Indonesian coelacanth
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| phylum | Chordata | The Indonesian coelacanth, also called Sulawesi coelacanth, is one of two living species of coelacanth, identifiable by its brown color. It is found in the waters of north Sulawesi, Papua, Southwest Papua, and North Maluku. This species offers insights into the early existence of fish and the first tetrapods.
As a deep-sea predator, this species plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Lobe-finned fishes |
| class | Sarcopterygii | |
| order | Actinistia | |
| family | Latimeriidae | |
| genus | Latimeria | |
| species | L. menadoensis |
