Sphagemacrurus hirundo (Collett, 1896) Swallow grenadier |
photo by
Reiner, F. |
Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1266 - 2330 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |