When was the last coelacanth seen?
The species was believed to have gone extinct over 65 million years ago but was rediscovered off the coast of South Africa in 1938. The Tanzanian distinct population segment (DPS) is thought to represent a single, isolated population of the species, having diverged approximately 200,000 years ago.Apr 28, 2016
The species was believed to have gone extinct over 65 million years ago but was rediscovered off the coast of South Africa in 1938. The Tanzanian distinct population segment (DPS) is thought to represent a single, isolated population of the species, having diverged approximately 200,000 years ago.Apr 28, 2016
