| Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 690 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian to Western Pacific: Western Australia and Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Distinguished by 3 broad horizontal plate-like processes from nasal bones closely adjoining along mesial edges; pelvic fin ray 9 (Ref. 98298); outer prolonged ray of pelvic fin slightly broadened and flattened distally; total gill rakers on first arch (outer/inner) 8/11 (Ref. 35908). |
| Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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