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The Coelecanth [Pronounced: Seel-uh-canth] are fish that live off the coast of Africa. They are fish that remain virtually
unchanged from the dinosaur eras, because they live in caves about 6oo m. below sea level. Their scales have been used by Africans and Indians (because they live near India too) as sandpaper, and I believe arrowheads too. The scales are made of bone, like shark skin, only a lot harder. The Coelecanth were found in the 19th century (I think) and werent described as beautiful creatures. They have dull gray scales, and then laced within, are beautiful translucent blue scales. Some Coelecanth have only translucent scales. Coelecanth are currently highly endangered because they come to the surface to spawn, and then leave and Africans take the eggs (or the parents). For more info, see the Wikipedia article, or read Cryptozoology A to Z. Feel free to update this page with more accurate info (please do!).