Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
Max. size: |
57.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 690 - 1590 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: Southeast Atlantic. Indian Ocean: off Natal, Walters Shoal, Mascarene Ridge, Broken Ridge, southeastern coast of Australia. Southwest Pacific: off New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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