Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
Max. size: |
26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1035 - 1116 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: off the eastern coast of the USA, near Hudson Canyon, and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. First pelvic fin ray thickened and greatly elongated. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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