Blackfin grenadier
📖 Overview
Blackfin grenadier (Coelorinchus caribbaeus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 39. Head large; eyes large; snout pointed; body tapering to a point posteriorly from behind the first dorsal-fin base; light organ large, a broadly lenticular to oval black naked fossa between and somewhat anterior to the pelvic fin bases; scales covered with fine conical spinules except posteriorly and ventrally on trunk and tail where the spinules are broader; color is swarthy overall with a silvery tinge over the abdomen and gill covers in fresh specimens .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 200 - 700 m , usually 300 - 400 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 2°N, 98°W - 47°W Central Atlantic: Cape Hatteras, USA to northern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackfin grenadier |
| 🌍CES | hlavoun karibský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | カリブヒゲ |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | granadero alinegro · granadero caribeño |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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