Roundhead grenadier
📖 Overview
Roundhead grenadier (Odontomacrurus murrayi), first described by Norman, 1939 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 64.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2500 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
General coloration is dark brown. Single row of teeth in the upper jaw .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roundhead grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2500 m . Deep-water south to Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Large Fang Rattail · Largefang Whiptail · Roundhead grenadier |
| 🌍CES | hlavoun oblohlavý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | nuijalestikala |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurobozudara · クロボウズダラ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe rato |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Одонтомакрурус |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalacromacrurus pantherinus | Maul & Koefoed | 1950 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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