Unicorn grenadier

📖 Overview

Unicorn grenadier (Coelorinchus productus) 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 31 cm. It occurs at depths between 271 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Head large; the eyes moderately large; the snout moderately long and pointed, its anterolateral margin completely supported by bone. Head ridges strong, supraoccipital scute developed, several similar single-keeled scutes follow on the nape; the underside of the head naked, except for a small patch below the preopercle angle. Body scales covered with dagger-like spinules in 3 to 5 slightly divergent rows. Light organ small, fossa narrow, extending forward immediately before the anus. Overall brownish to swarthy, silvery ventrally; the fins dusky to blackish; the mouth and gill cavities blackish.: elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Unicorn grenadier is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Unicorn grenadier is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Unicorn grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 271 - 600 m . Deep-water; 34°N - 24°N, 124°E - 139°E East China Sea, and northern Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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