| Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| Max. size: |
43 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 3750 m |
| Distribution: |
North Pacific: Japan eastward to British Columbia, Canada. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 123-123; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 113-113; Vertebrae: 84-84. Caudal fin very narrow and pointed; pectorals long and narrow; outer rays of pelvic fins elongated (Ref. 6885). Dark brownish on posterior part of body and fins, not observed anteriorly; black on lower jaw, mouth, gill cavities and peritoneum (Ref. 6885). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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