An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Cochliodontidae family, characterized by its unique dental and skeletal morphology, found in Paleozoic marine fossil records.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments during the Carboniferous period, likely inhabiting shallow coastal waters and continental shelf ecosystems
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to evolutionary diversity of early holocephalan lineages
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous exterior with potential dermal denticle covering characteristic of early holocephalan fish
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for efficient marine locomotion, with potential specialized movement in Carboniferous marine environments
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized cranial adaptation with advanced sensory capabilities, including well-developed olfactory and electroreception systems
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body typical of early chimaera species, approximately 0.5-0.8 m in length, with robust skeletal structure
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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