Trachyrincus helolepis Gilbert, 1892
Armourhead grenadier
Trachyrincus helolepis
photo by FAO

 Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails), subfamily: Trachyrincinae
 Max. size:  46 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 580 - 960 m, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands and Chile.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Snout narrow and long. Scute-like scales along the dorsal and anal fins usually with a single, sharply pointed keel. Row of enlarged scute-like scales along the base of the anal fin not reaching anus. Scales moderately embedded. Overall color is medium brown.
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 05.08.93
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 27.02.02

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