A prehistoric holocephalan cartilaginous fish species from the Callorhinchidae family, characterized by its distinctive curved dental structure and evolutionary significance in marine paleontology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of the Mesozoic era, likely inhabiting coastal and offshore marine ecosystems with deep water configurations
Ecological Role
Potential intermediate predator in ancient marine food webs, contributing to understanding evolutionary transitions in early holocephalan fish lineages
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal structure with potential protective scales or dermal denticles
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins likely used for precise marine locomotion, with potential hydrofoil-like propulsion mechanisms
- HEAD SENSORY Probable electrosensory capabilities, characteristic of chimaera species with potential advanced sensory adaptation
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton, streamlined body typical of chimaeriform fish, approximately 0.5-1.2 m in estimated length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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