Dogtooth grenadier
📖 Overview
Dogtooth grenadier (Cynomacrurus piriei) 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 50 cm. It occurs at depths between 500 and 3800 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Head profile rounded; snout short, blunt. Scales deciduous, with 1 to 3 divergent rows of small, thin spinules uniformly covering almost all of the body; scales absent over most of the snout and in wide patches on the head surrounding large pores of sensory lateralis system. Pyloric caeca rather long and slender, about 9 to 10. Overall color is dark brown to brownish black.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dogtooth grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 500 - 3800 m , usually 1000 - 2000 m . Deep-water; 36°S - 79°S, 80°E - 14°W north of Convergence in some areas.
🌿 Ecology
fish, copepods and other small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dogtooth grenadier · Dogtooth Whiptail |
| 🌍CES | hlavoun velkozubý |
| 🇫🇷French | Grenadier denté |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Собачий макрурус |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynomacrurus pirei | Dollo | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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