A rare deep-sea holocephalan fish species endemic to prehistoric marine environments, characterized by its unique cartilaginous skeletal structure and specialized morphological adaptations for deep marine habitats.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep ocean environments, primarily in continental shelf and upper continental slope regions, typically at depths between 200-800 meters with cold, high-pressure marine conditions
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in deep-sea food webs as a predatory species, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity in lower-light marine environments
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scale-less dermal layer with protective mucus coating, gray to dark brown coloration
LIMBS WINGSPair of pectoral fins adapted for precise maneuvering in deep-sea currents, with specialized muscular attachments
HEAD SENSORYProminent electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini, advanced sensory system for detecting prey in low-visibility marine environments
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body with distinctive chimaera-type configuration, approximately 30-45 cm in total length, with a flattened, hydrodynamic profile
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Montanoceratops
