Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
Max. size: |
46.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 4000 - 6000 m |
Distribution: |
North Atlantic: northeast of Mid-Atlantic Ridge, east of Great Meteor Tablemount. |
Diagnosis: |
Band of small pointed teeth in both jaws. Body light brownish to olivaceus green (Ref. 37108). |
Biology: |
Inhabits bathypelagic to benthopelagic (Ref. 37108). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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