| Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails), subfamily: Macrourinae |
| 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; depth range 405 - 450 m |
| Western Central Pacific: known only from off New Caledonia and the Norfolk Ridge. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Pelvic rays rarely 9. Body plain, without prominent markings; first dorsal fin dark over anterior four or so rays, pale anteriorly, no black spot; anal fin pale except for blackish distal margin of anteriormost rays. Scale patch on each side at base of anteriormost branchiostegal rays. Snout 28-32% HL, interorbital 28-35%, barbel 24-32%, scales below second dorsal 8.5-10. |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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