An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the holocephalan lineage of marine vertebrates, characterized by unique dental and skeletal adaptations.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments of North America, likely shallow coastal marine ecosystems during the late Paleozoic era
Ecological Role
Important index fossil for understanding marine biodiversity and evolutionary transitions in early holocephalan fish groups
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous skeleton with potential dermal denticle coverage characteristic of prehistoric marine chondrichthyans
- LIMBS WINGS Primitive paired fin structures consistent with early holocephalan anatomical configurations
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities with specialized cranial structures typical of early chimaera-like fish
- BODY STRUCTURE Small to medium-sized cartilaginous fish with a distinctive holocephalan body plan, estimated body length around 30-50 cm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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