A rare species of cartilaginous fish belonging to the Chimaeridae family, characterized by its unique holocephalian anatomy and prehistoric lineage. Endemic to marine environments with limited known distribution.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine ecosystems, typically inhabiting continental shelf and upper continental slope regions at depths between 100-800 meters, preferring cool temperate marine environments
Ecological Role
Plays a role in deep marine food webs as a predatory species, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and representing an important evolutionary lineage of ancient fish groups
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with protective mucus layer typical of holocephalian species
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for precise marine navigation, with unique wing-like structures supporting maneuverability
- HEAD SENSORY Large cranial cavity with specialized sensory adaptations for deep marine environment, including enhanced electroreception capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Streamlined cartilaginous body with distinctive chimaera-like characteristics, approximately 0.5-1.0 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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