An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Holocephali class, known from fossil records during the Carboniferous period, characterized by distinctive dental plate morphology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of Carboniferous period (approximately 359-299 million years ago), likely inhabiting shallow to moderate ocean depths with complex marine ecosystems.
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to evolutionary diversity of early chondrichthyan lineages.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal structure without typical fish scales
- LIMBS WINGS Paired pectoral and pelvic fins, characteristic of holocephalan body plan
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed electroreceptive capabilities and specialized sensory systems for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton, streamlined fusiform body typical of early chimaera species, estimated total length around 0.5-1.0 meters
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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