Prehistoric Ratfish

by Haitham Sabbah on 06/18/2004

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Brazil Scientists Discover Prehistoric Ratfish.

Prehistoric Ratfish
A new species of fish is seen in this undated photo released June 17, 2004. Brazilian scientists have discovered a new species of fish related to the shark family that has been swimming the seas since the dinosaur age, a researcher involved in the project said on Thursday. The fish, which is a kind of chimaera, or ratfish, is about 12 inches to 16 inches long, has large, wing-like fins, a whip-like tail and exposed nerves along its body that help it navigate in the deep, dark waters where it lives.

Source: Reuters

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