Spearnose whiptail
📖 Overview
Spearnose whiptail (Coelorinchus acutirostris), first described by Smith & Radcliffe, 1912 is a medium-sized fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 22.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 291 to 320 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spearnose whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 291 - 320 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caelorinchus acutirostris | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
| Coelorhynchus acutirostris | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
| Coelorhyncus acutirostris | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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