A rare deep-sea cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Chimaera family, endemic to specific marine environments with limited known population distribution.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found at depths between 200-800 meters in temperate and subtropical oceanic regions, preferring continental slope and deep offshore zones.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea food webs as a predatory species, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity maintenance.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scale-less skin with protective mucus layer, adapted to high-pressure deep marine conditions
- LIMBS WINGS Distinctive pectoral fins with specialized hydrodynamic shape for efficient deep-sea navigation
- HEAD SENSORY Advanced electrosensory capabilities through ampullae of Lorenzini, enabling precise prey detection in low-light deep-sea environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with a distinctive chimaera-like profile, approximately 0.5-0.7 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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