Elephant Fishes [Electrolux]

Description

The genus Electrolux is characterized by its unique mode of feeding, which involves creating a suction to draw prey into its mouth, similar to a vacuum cleaner, which is a trait that inspired its name. These rays are distinguished by their elongated, flexible bodies, and are found in marine environments. The elephant fishes have a distinctive appearance, with a long snout that aids in probing the sandy sea floor for food, and a body adapted to a benthic lifestyle. Their habitat typically includes sandy or muddy bottoms in relatively shallow waters where they hunt for invertebrates and small fish.

Species

Australian Ghost Shark [Callorhinchus milii]

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Plough Nose Chimaera [Callorhinchus callorynchus]

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Cape Elephantfish [Callorhinchus capensis]

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Taxonomy