Mediterranean grenadier
📖 Overview
Depth range is reported at 1000m-3000m. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Head scaled except for gular and branchiostegal membranes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mediterranean grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mediterranean grenadier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mediterranean grenadier is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1000 - 4262 m . Deep-water; 67°N - 18°N, 98°W - 17°E Northeast Atlantic: Azores to west Scotland.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mediterranean grenadier |
| 🇫🇷French | Grenadier camus |
| 🌍ISL | Loðhali |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalinura mediterranea | Giglioli | 1893 | Synonym |
| Chalinura murrayi europaea | Nybelin | 1948 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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