Longbeard Grenadier
📖 Overview
Longbeard Grenadier (Gadomus dispar) 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 36 cm. It occurs at depths between 550 and 1306 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Fin membranes dusky. Membranes lining roof of mouth and gill cavities dark except for light colored areas along branchiostegal membranes. General color, probably brown .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longbeard Grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 550 - 1306 m . Deep-water Atlantic Ocean: off Morocco, the Caribbean Sea, and off Nicaragua.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | longbeard grenadier |
| 🌍CES | gadomus atlantský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | pitkäviiksilestikala |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymenocephalus dispar | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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