Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails), subfamily: Macrourinae |
34 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; depth range 420 - 886 m |
Western Pacific: South China Sea and northern Australia (including Western Australia). |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Anal spines: 0-0. Pelvic fin rays 9-10; second spinous ray of first dorsal fin with smooth leading edge; a well marked median nasal streak; chin barbel dark, length 17-24% of head length; outer premaxillary teeth notably larger than teeth of inner band; dorsum not strongly demarcated in color from rest of body in preserved specimens; suborbital shelf narrows anteriorly, somewhat constricted at anterior end. |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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