Abyssal rattail
📖 Overview
Abyssal rattail (Coryphaenoides murrayi), first described by Günther, 1878 is a medium-sized fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 37.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1196 to 2350 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 Abyssal rattail is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Abyssal rattail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1196 - 2350 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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