A rare marine cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by unique anatomical features typical of holocephalian lineage.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically found in continental shelf and upper continental slope regions at depths between 100-800 meters, preferring cold temperate to subtropical oceanic waters.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in deep marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to ecological balance and marine biodiversity maintenance.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaleless skin with dermal denticles providing hydrodynamic efficiency and protection
- LIMBS WINGS Modified pectoral fins with distinctive skeletal structure, enabling precise maneuverability in deep marine environments
- HEAD SENSORY Enlarged cranial cavity, advanced electrosensory capabilities via ampullae of Lorenzini, specialized for deep marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Robust, streamlined cartilaginous body with distinctive chimaera characteristics, approximately 0.5-0.7 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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