Coryphaenoides capito (Garman, 1899)
Bighead grenadier
Coryphaenoides capito
photo by FAO

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  32.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 305 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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