A rare and ancient cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by its unique evolutionary lineage and primitive characteristics.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found in continental shelf and upper slope regions of temperate oceanic waters at depths between 100-800 meters.
Ecological Role
Plays a role in deep-sea food webs as a predator, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with a grayish-brown coloration, providing camouflage in deep oceanic habitats
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for maneuvering in deep marine environments, with distinctive fin morphology
- HEAD SENSORY Large eyes, specialized electroreceptive sensory system for detecting prey in low-light deep-sea conditions
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, torpedo-shaped body with cartilaginous skeleton, approximately 0.6-1.2 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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