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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Bigsnout whiptail

Coelorinchus macrorhynchus Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
329–759 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Bigsnout whiptail (Coelorinchus macrorhynchus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 329 and 759 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus macrorhynchus
Authority
Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Depth Range
329–759 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bigsnout whiptail is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bigsnout whiptail is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bigsnout whiptail is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bigsnout whiptail is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 329 - 759 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines and adjacent coast of Borneo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00257 × L3.19 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Smith & Radcliffe, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Caelorinchus macrorhynchus Smith & Radcliffe 1912 Synonym
Coelorhynchus macrorhynchus Smith & Radcliffe 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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