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Gadiformes (Cods) >
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Etymology: Coelorinchus: Greek, koilos = a hollow + Greek, rhyngchos = jaw (Ref. 45335); amirantensis: The species name is derived from the type locality, the Amirantes Basin (Seychelles, Indian Ocean).
More on authors: Iwamoto, Golani, Baranes & Goren.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 950 - 1900 m (Ref. 75955). Deep-water; 8°S - 9°S, 59°E - 60°E (Ref. 75955)
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Mascarene Plateau.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 52.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 75955)
Short description
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Known from 12 specimens only (Ref. 75955).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Iwamoto, T., D. Golani, A. Baranes and M. Goren, 2006. Two new grenadiers (Teleostei: Gadiformes, Macrouridae) from the Seychelles and Mascarene Ridge, Western Indian Ocean. Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 57(13):433-442. (Ref. 75955)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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