Bristly grenadier
📖 Overview
Bristly grenadier (Trachonurus sulcatus) 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 700 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Snout short, broadly rounded (juveniles often with more pointed snouts); posterior nostril more than 2 times into suborbital; lateral line complete and well-developed. Pyloric caeca 9 to 13, short and thick but not stump-like.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bristly grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bristly grenadier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bristly grenadier is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; non-migratory; depth range 700 - 1500 m. Deep-water; 40°N - 8°N, 97°W - 8°W North Atlantic: in warm waters.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bristly grenadier |
| 🌍CES | trachonurus brázditý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sukaslestikala |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryphaenoides asperrimus | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
| Coryphaenoides sulcatus | Goode & Bean | 1885 | Synonym |
| Macrurus sulcatus | Goode & Bean | 1885 | Synonym |
| Trachonurus asperrimus | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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