Longfin grenadier
📖 Overview
Longfin grenadier (Coryphaenoides longifilis), first described by Günther, 1877 is a very large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 110.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.600 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 15 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 550 to 3000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 550 - 3000 m , usually 800 - 1500 m . Deep-water; 60°N - 28°N, 131°E - 175°W North Pacific: southern Japan to Bering Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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