Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 150 - 300 m, non-migratory |
Western Pacific: southern Japan to East China Sea. |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Anal spines: 0-0. The head moderately large; the eyes also large; the snout pointed; head ridges not excessively spiny or coarsely developed. Grayish brown overall with vermiculations or mottling on the nape, back and upper sides; the mouth whitish; the gill cavity blackish; the fins dusky. |
Found over sandy bottoms. |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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