Large-eye grenadier
📖 Overview
Large-eye grenadier (Coryphaenoides bulbiceps), first described by Garman, 1899 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 81.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1700 to 3200 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Large-eye grenadier is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large-eye grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1700 - 3200 m . Deep-water; 5°N - 1°S known only from the Gulf of Panama and from the Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hlavoun hlízovitý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macrurus bulbiceps | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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