Blackspotted grenadier
📖 Overview
Blackspotted grenadier (Lucigadus nigromaculatus), first described by McCulloch, 1907 is a medium-sized fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 34.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 1463 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Scales small, with slender conical spinules arranged in 11 to 12 subparallel rows. Snout without prominent markings; first dorsal fin with a prominent black blotch distally.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackspotted grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 200 - 1463 m , usually 400 - 800 m . Deep-water; 28°S - 47°S West Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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