A rare deep-sea holocephalan cartilaginous fish species endemic to marine environments, characterized by its unique evolutionary adaptations in the Chimaeridae family.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found in continental shelf and slope regions at depths between 200-1,000 meters, preferring cold temperate waters with rocky or sandy substrates.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea ecosystem dynamics as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine food web regulation and biodiversity maintenance.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, gelatinous skin with minimal scaling, adapted for low-light deep marine conditions
- LIMBS WINGS Possesses large pectoral fins for maneuvering, single dorsal fin with potential defensive spine, streamlined for deep-sea locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Large electroreceptive sensory system with specialized ampullae of Lorenzini for detecting prey and navigating dark marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, torpedo-shaped body with cartilaginous skeleton, typically 50-80 cm in total length, possessing a distinctive chimaera body plan with reduced scales
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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