Roughlip grenadier
📖 Overview
Roughlip grenadier (Coryphaenoides thelestomus), first described by Maul, 1951 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 65.00 cm in maximum length. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Roughlip grenadier is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roughlip grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical Central Atlantic: Off Madeira and Canary Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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