Spearsnouted grenadier
📖 Overview
Spearsnouted grenadier (Coelorinchus labiatus), first described by Köhler, 1896 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 10 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 460 to 2220 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Snout long and sharply pointed, its anterolateral margin almost completely supported by bone. Underside of the head entirely naked; the dorsal surfaces of the head with broad areas behind the anterolateral margins either naked or with small, thin scales. Light organ short and not visible externally. Overall color grayish, with a prominent thing around the eye; the mouth and gill cavities blackish; the first dorsal fin uniformly dusky.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spearsnouted grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 460 - 2220 m . Deep-water; 61°N - 12°N, 28°W - 28°E
🌿 Ecology
small fish and bottom-living crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spearsnouted grenadier |
| 🌍CES | hlavoun pyskatý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | huulilestikala |
| 🇫🇷French | Grenadier long nez |
| 🌍NNO | piggskjella skolest |
| 🌍NOB | piggskjellet skolest |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caelorinchus labiatus | Köhler | 1896 | Synonym |
| Caelorinchus vaillanti | Roule | 1916 | Synonym |
| Coelorhynchus labiatus | Köhler | 1896 | Synonym |
| Coelorhynchus talismani | Collett | 1905 | Synonym |
| Coelorhynchus vaillanti | Roule | 1916 | Synonym |
| Coelorinchus vaillanti | Roule | 1916 | Synonym |
| Coryphaenoides talismani | Collett | 1905 | Synonym |
| Macrourus labiatus | Köhler | 1896 | Synonym |
| Macrurus labiatus | Köhler | 1896 | Synonym |
| Oxygadus labiatus | Köhler | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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