Loosescale grenadier
📖 Overview
A deep-slope species of the tropical eastern Pacific . Polychaetes and benthic crustaceans are encountered in its stomach contents . Fairly common but of no commercial value .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Snout prominent, pointed; chin with very short barbel. Scales highly deciduous; ventral and leading surfaces of the snout naked; suborbital region dorsally mostly naked; suborbital ridge scales small if present; head ridges without enlarged scute-like scales. Overall color is gray brown to dark brown; oral cavity pale to grayish.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Loosescale grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 720 - 2400 m . Deep-water; 24°N - 6°S, 112°W - 78°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryphaenoides latinasutus | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Coryphaenoides liraticeps | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Lionurus latinasutus | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Macrurus anguliceps | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Macrurus latinasutus | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Macrurus liraticeps | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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