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Classification / Names

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Gadiformes (Cods) > Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) > Macrourinae
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Common names from other countries

Макрурус южноатлантический, 大眼长尾鳕, رُمّانية كبيرة العينين, ... more

Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 1400 m

Climate / Range

Deep-water, preferred 9°C (Ref. 107945); 39°S - 57°S, 62°W - 38°W (Ref. 1371)

Distribution

Southwest Atlantic: so far known only from the Patagonian slope from east of the Rio de la Plata to north of the Falkland Islands and off Shag Rock west of South Georgia. It can be expected also on the west coast of Chile, but its presence there, as well as in other regions where it has been reported must be confirmed.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 124-125; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 110. Light to medium brown or greyish brown; fins darker, especially distally; mouth and cavities dark (Ref. 1371).

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Human uses

Fisheries: minor commercial

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Estimates of some properties based on models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)
PD₅₀ = 0.5312 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Trophic Level (Ref. 69278)
3.7 ±0.64 se; Based on food items.

Resilience (Ref. 69278)
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)
High vulnerability (63 of 100)

Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low

Macrourus holotrachys Günther, 1878