A deep-sea cartilaginous fish species belonging to the holocephalan order Chimaeriformes, characterized by its unique morphological adaptations for life in the deep marine environment.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Bathypelagic zones of the Atlantic Ocean, typically found at depths between 400-1,500 meters, preferring cold, dark oceanic regions with low temperatures ranging from 4-8°C
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in deep-sea food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and biodiversity in abyssal environments
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, cartilaginous skin with minimal scales, adaptive for deep-sea pressure environments
LIMBS WINGSPossesses large pectoral fins for precise underwater navigation and stabilization
HEAD SENSORYHighly developed electroreceptive organs (ampullae of Lorenzini) for detecting prey in low-light deep-sea conditions
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, compressed body with a pointed snout, approximately 1-1.5 meters in total length, weighing between 5-10 kg
