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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Myers' grenadier

Coryphaenoides myersi Iwamoto & Sazonov, 1988
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Myers' grenadier (Coryphaenoides myersi) 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 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Coryphaenoides myersi
Authority
Iwamoto & Sazonov, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
30 cm
Latitude
1°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myers' grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myers' grenadier is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Myers' grenadier is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Myers' grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 457 m . Deep-water; 1°N - 1°S Southeast Pacific: known only from the holotype caught in the Galapagos Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00102 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
1°N – 1°S
Described By
Iwamoto & Sazonov, 1988

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