A unique deep-sea chimaerid fish species discovered in the southeastern Atlantic and southwestern Indian oceans, characterized by distinctive morphological features within the Hydrolagus genus.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found at depths between 400-1000 meters in subtropical oceanic regions of the southeastern Atlantic and southwestern Indian oceans
Ecological Role
Plays a role in deep-sea food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with a grayish-brown coloration
- LIMBS WINGS Distinctive pectoral fins with a wing-like structure for maneuvering in deep-water habitats
- HEAD SENSORY Large electrosensory organs called ampullae of Lorenzini for detecting prey in dark deep-sea environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with a flattened head, typical of chimaeriform species; approximately 60-75 cm total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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