A rare deep-sea cartilaginous fish species endemic to the northwestern Indian Ocean, characterized by its unique morphological features and deep marine habitat.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments of the northwestern Indian Ocean, typically found at depths between 700-1,500 meters, on continental and upper slope regions with rocky or sandy substrates.
Ecological Role
As a deep-sea predator, plays a critical role in maintaining marine ecosystem balance by controlling populations of smaller marine organisms and serving as potential prey for larger marine predators.
LIMBS WINGSPectoral fins broad and wing-like, allowing precise maneuvering in deep marine environments
HEAD SENSORYProminent electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini, large eyes adapted for low-light conditions, pointed snout with specialized sensory capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREElongated chimaera body with a distinctive sickle-shaped dorsal fin, total body length approximately 50-70 cm, slender and streamlined design adapted for deep-sea navigation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB)
