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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

rough abyssal grenadier

Coryphaenoides yaquinae Iwamoto & Stein, 1974
Max Length
63 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
3400–5800 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

rough abyssal grenadier (Coryphaenoides yaquinae) 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 63 cm. It occurs at depths between 3400 and 5800 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Coryphaenoides yaquinae
Authority
Iwamoto & Stein, 1974
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
63 cm
Depth Range
3400–5800 m
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for rough abyssal grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for rough abyssal grenadier is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for rough abyssal grenadier is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for rough abyssal grenadier is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 3400 - 5800 m . Deep-water Pacific Ocean: Kurile Islands and Japan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4±0.61

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00219 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
63cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Iwamoto & Stein, 1974

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English rough abyssal grenadier
🌍CES hlavoun hlubokomořský
🇯🇵Japanese Shinkaiyoroidara · シンカイヨロイダラ

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nematonurus yaquinae Iwamoto & Stein 1974 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .

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