Spatulate rattail
📖 Overview
Spatulate rattail (Coelorinchus spathulatus) 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 27.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 670 and 710 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. Ventral surface of head and lower jaw devoid of scales; large triangular naked areas on anterior dorsal snout; oval, narrow ventral dermal window of light organ before anus, about or less than half orbit diameter in length lateral and medial processes of nasal bones continuous; orbit small, 25.8-28.0% HL; snout long, 43.3-49.2% HL; trunk peppered with large melanophores below midline, dense ventrally; posteriorly melanophores numerous, rising above midline to reach dorsal surface; dorsal fin dark tipped .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spatulate rattail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 670 - 710 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: Wanganella Bank (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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