Callorhinchus milii

Callorhinchus milii (Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1823) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Callorhinchidae (order Chimaeriformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Callorhinchus milii (Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1823) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Chimaeriformes, Callorhinchus milii exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Callorhinchidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Callorhinchidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.