Slimehead grenadier
📖 Overview
Slimehead grenadier (Ventrifossa mucocephalus) 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 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 450 and 732 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Scales rather large, with slender conical to somewhat lanceolate and flattened spinules arranged in widely divergent V row or in quincunx order. Snout with black margin along its leading edge only; gums all white; first dorsal fin uniformly blackish.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slimehead grenadier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slimehead grenadier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slimehead grenadier is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 450 - 732 m . Deep-water; 33°N - 11°N, 88°W - 68°W Central Atlantic: western Caribbean, the Straits of Florida off Cuba, and the Atlantic off northeastern Florida.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | slimehead grenadier |
| 🌍CES | hlavatice kubánská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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