A rare deep-sea cartilaginous fish belonging to the Chimaeropsis genus, endemic to specific marine environments in the late Paleogene period. This holocephalan species represents a unique evolutionary lineage of chimaeroid fishes.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, likely continental shelves and upper continental slopes in tropical to subtropical oceanic regions, typically at depths between 200-800 meters.
Ecological Role
Plays a potential role in deep-sea ecosystem dynamics as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine food web complexity and biodiversity.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scaleless cartilaginous skin characteristic of holocephalan fishes
LIMBS WINGSPossesses specialized pectoral fins for deep-sea navigation and maneuverability
HEAD SENSORYLikely possesses electroreceptive ampullae of Lorenzini and advanced sensory capabilities for low-light deep-sea environments
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body with a distinctive chimaera-like form, approximately 45-60 cm in total length, streamlined for deep-sea navigation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons