Shortbeard grenadier
📖 Overview
Shortbeard grenadier (Coryphaenoides brevibarbis) 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 35 cm. It occurs at depths between 430 and 4700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Mandible with a single row of teeth. Spinules or scales disposed in slightly diverging rows. Head scaled except for gular and branchiostegal membranes, lower surface of snout and sub orbital region, lunate area on either side of the snout. Body pale brown, lips, lining of gill cavities and peritoneum blackish .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortbeard grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 430 - 4700 m , usually ? - 2400 m . Deep-water; 65°N - 40°S, 70°W - 1°W Northeast Atlantic: east of southern Greenland southward to the Azores; Irish continental slope to the Bay of Biscay and off northern Spain.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Shortbeard grenadier |
| 🇫🇷French | Grenadier à barbe courte |
| 🌍ISL | Mjóhali |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalinura brevibarbis | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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