Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 315 - 596 m |
Northwest Pacific: off southeastern Japan to northern Taiwan. |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: pelvic-fin rays 8; nasal bones are closely adjoining along mesial edges, forming 3 horizontal plate like processes; otolith length to height (OL:OH = 1.45-1.6) (Ref. 98298). |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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