Deep Sea Profile
Cartilaginous fish related to chimaeras, notable for their unusual snout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the snout for?
It is a sensory organ used to find shellfish buried in the seafloor.
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Elephant Fish
Callorhinchus milii
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
0–200 m (0–650 ft)
Size
Up to 1.2 m (4 ft)
Habitat
Continental Shelf
Diet
Shellfish and mollusks
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a relative of sharks and rays, but I have a strange, hoe-shaped snout."
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