Family: |
Trachyrincidae (Armoured grenadiers) |
Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 580 - 960 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands and Chile. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Snout narrow and long. Scute-like scales along the dorsal and anal fins usually with a single, sharply pointed keel. Row of enlarged scute-like scales along the base of the anal fin not reaching anus. Scales moderately embedded. Overall color is medium brown. |
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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