| Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| Max. size: |
54.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 800 - 1900 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Mascarene Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9. Light organ small, not externally visible. Anterolateral snout margin not entirely supported by bone. Snout pointed with underside covered with tiny scales. Nasal fossa almost entirely naked. Space between two dorsal small usually less than the base of the first dorsal. Overall coloration dark brown in large adults, lighter brown in smaller individuals. Fins all blackish. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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