A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the late Paleozoic era, belonging to the Cochliodontidae family of chimaeras, characterized by unique morphological adaptations in marine paleoenvironments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep oceanic zones during the late Carboniferous to early Permian periods, with probable distribution in ancient marine basins
Ecological Role
As an extinct marine predator, Paecilodus gibbosus played a critical role in marine trophic dynamics, contributing to evolutionary understanding of early holocephalan fish diversity
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous exoskeleton with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Cartilaginous skeletal structure with specialized pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessing advanced electroreception capabilities and well-developed olfactory systems characteristic of holocephalan fish
- BODY STRUCTURE Robust, laterally compressed body with specialized dental structures typical of early chimaeras, estimated total length between 0.3-0.5 meters
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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