| Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| Max. size: |
54 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 823 - 1738 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Indian Ocean: ranging to the southern coasts of Australia. Widespread below the warm temperate belt of the southern hemisphere. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 119; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 110 |
| Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Attains a length of more than 60 cm. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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