| Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| 55 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1285 - 2904 m |
| North Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk to Alaska and southern California, USA. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Anal spines: 0-0. 2nd spine of 1st dorsal fin very long and slender, terminating in a long filament, smooth near base but outer half strongly toothed; 1st dorsal with 12 to 14 soft rays, ray count of 2nd dorsal unknown; caudal fin very narrow; anal rays numerous, long and low; pectorals long and slender; outside rays of pelvic fins very long and filamentous (Ref. 6885). Dark brown in color; black on fins, nostrils, ventral surfaces of snout, lips and gill membranes (Ref. 6885). Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36385). |
| Bathybenthic (Ref. 36385). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36385). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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