A deep-water marine cartilaginous fish species endemic to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, characterized by its unique holocephalan anatomy and specialized deep-sea adaptations.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Continental slope and deep-sea environments off the coast of mainland Portugal, typically at depths between 500-1,200 meters in cold, dark marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea food webs as a predator, contributing to marine biodiversity and ecosystem balance in oceanic environments
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with a grayish to brownish coloration
- LIMBS WINGS Cartilaginous skeleton with specialized pectoral fins and a long, whip-like tail
- HEAD SENSORY Large, prominent eyes adapted for low-light conditions, electroreceptive sensory system for prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, soft-bodied fish with a distinctive chimaera body plan, approximately 60-80 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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