A rare chimaerid fish species endemic to Australian marine waters, characterized by its cartilaginous skeleton and ghost-like appearance.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate marine environments along the southern Australian continental shelf, typically at depths between 200-800 meters in rocky seafloor regions
Ecological Role
Key predator in deep marine ecosystems, contributing to marine food web dynamics and indicating ecosystem health in deep-water habitats
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Smooth, scaleless skin with a translucent to grayish-black coloration
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LIMBS WINGS
Broad pectoral fins used for gliding, single dorsal spine, no true bone structure
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HEAD SENSORY
Advanced electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini, large eyes adapted for low-light deep-sea environments
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BODY STRUCTURE
Elongated, soft-bodied cartilaginous fish with a flattened head and tapering body, approximately 60-80 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: CSIRO National Fish Collection
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Related Species in Chimaeridae