| Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| 75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 1000 m, non-migratory |
| Northwest Pacific: southern Japan (Ref. 1371) and Taiwan (Ref. 54421). Possibly much wider in distribution. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Anal spines: 0-0. Eyes very large; snout long, sharply pointed, its anterolateral margin completely supported by bone; head ridges prominently demarcated by stout, spiny scales; underside of head scaled. Light organ short. Overall color is grayish to brownish, without prominent markings; mouth cavity gray; gill cavities and distal third of the first dorsal fin blackish. |
| Larger individuals are found in deeper waters. Feeds on euphausiids, prawns, benthic fishes, isopods, and polychaetes. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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