Deepwater grenadier
📖 Overview
Deepwater grenadier (Coryphaenoides profundicolus), first described by Nybelin, 1957 is a fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Deepwater grenadier is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 4872 m . Subtropical; 49°N - 27°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deepwater grenadier |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalinura profundicola | Nybelin | 1957 | Synonym |
| Macrura brevibarbis | Murray & Hjort | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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