Cetonurus crassiceps (Günther, 1878) Globosehead rattail |
photo by
Graham, K. |
Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
Max. size: | 44 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 290 - 1490 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific and Atlantic, including Nazca and Sala y Gomez ridges. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits the continental slope (Ref. 7300). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Record is based on 20 AM specimens from off Shoalhaven, N.S.W and off the Great Australian Bight, W.A. (Ref. 7300). |