A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the Holocephali class and Cochliodontidae family. Deltodus grandis was a marine cartilaginous fish characterized by its distinctive dental morphology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments during the Carboniferous period, likely inhabiting shallow to moderate depth ocean regions with complex marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Potential mid-level marine predator contributing to trophic dynamics in Carboniferous marine food webs
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous skin with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral and pelvic fins characteristic of early holocephalian body plan
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities including electroreception typical of early holocephalian fish
- BODY STRUCTURE Chimaeroid body plan with cartilaginous skeleton, 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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