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Are coelacanths extinct

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No it used to be a cryptid and had many sightings. someone caught one in Africa so no it's alive.

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Coelacanth coelacanths had become extinct 60 or 70 million years ago


Is The Coelacanth Extinct?

No, Since 1938 There have been many reports even a caught Coelacanths around central Indonesia and in along side the coast of Africa, The Indian ocean side. Coelacanths were thought to be Extinct 65 Million years ago, But by Actual Footage I Have seen I can assure you the Coelacanth is alive.


Where would coelacanths be located on a branching tree diagrama.Closest to modern fishc.Closest to extinct fossil fishb.Closest to crocodilesd.Closest to modern worms?

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Are the coelacanths okay?

Not really. In 1995, results from a dive counted about 40 coelacanths. The number has changed since then, but coelacanths are still nowhere near abundant. South African fisherman who fish for oilfish sometimes catch a coelacanth by accident. Without the strength to swim hundreds of meters back to their habitat, they usually die. Some of them get sold to scientists. As far as we know, coelacanths are very rare. Prior to around 1940, we thought they were extinct. They are still in danger.


Where is the coelacanths habitat?

Coelacanths have been found off the coast of southern Africa near Madagascar.


What do coelacanths eat?

Coelacanths eat whatever they find as they drift in the current. Because they can lift the upper jaw as well as move the lower jaw, coelacanths can open their mouths quite far to suck prey from crevices


Do coelacanths have gills slits or flaps?

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Where would coelacanths be located on a branching tree?

A coelacanth is not part of a branching tree but a crossopterygian fish. As one time, it was thought the species was extinct until they found it off the coast of Africa in 1938.


Where can Coelacanths live?

Coelacanth is the common name for an order of fish that includes the oldest living lineage of Sarcopterygii (lobe-finned fish + tetrapods) known to date. Until its recent discovery it was believed that the Coelecanth became extinct 65 million years ago. There are only two known species of coelacanths: one that lives near the Comoros Islands off the east coast of Africa, and one found in the waters off Sulawesi, Indonesia. Coelacanths are elusive, deep-sea creatures, living in depths up to 2,300 feet (700 meters) below the surface.


What is the population of the colecanth?

The population size of coelacanths is not known precisely, but they are considered to be a rare species with low numbers. They are found in deep underwater caves and are challenging to study and observe in their natural habitat, making it difficult to estimate their population accurately.


What type of fish is a coelacanths?

The bony fish. They are also known as lobe-finned fishes.


Why has it been difficult to find coelacanths?

it has been difficult to find Coelacanths because it lives depth range of 600- 1,000 feet under water and cause its in the Indian Ocean near Southern Africa.It was also called the missing link.