A rare extinct species of holocephalan chimaeroid fish from the Carboniferous period, classified within the Cochliodontidae family, known primarily through fossil evidence.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of the Paleozoic era, likely inhabiting shallow to moderate depth marine ecosystems during the late Carboniferous period
Ecological Role
Represented an important evolutionary stage in the development of early cartilaginous fish lineages, contributing to understanding marine biodiversity of prehistoric periods
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Covered in placoid scales typical of cartilaginous fish species
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed specialized pectoral and pelvic fins characteristic of chimaeriform fish
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed specialized sensory structures for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Typical holocephalan body plan with robust cartilaginous skeleton, elongated body approximately 0.5-0.7 m in length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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