A rare extinct prehistoric holocephalan cartilaginous fish species from the Myriacanthidae family, known from fossil records dating to the Cretaceous period.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments, likely coastal and deep oceanic regions during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 100-66 million years ago.
Ecological Role
Represents an important evolutionary lineage in chimaera fish diversity, providing insights into marine ecosystem complexity during the Mesozoic era.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous exterior with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for maneuvering in marine environments
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed electroreceptive capabilities for prey detection, characteristic of holocephalan fish
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton, elongated body typical of chimaera species, estimated length around 0.5-1.0 meters
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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