Coryphaenoides dossenus McMillan, 1999
Humpback whiptail
Coryphaenoides dossenus
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  85 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 910 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Challenger Plateau.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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