Roughnose grenadier

Roughnose grenadier
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gadiformes
Family: Macrouridae
Genus: Trachyrincus
Species:
T. murrayi
Binomial name
Trachyrincus murrayi
(Günther, 1887)
Synonyms[2]
  • Trachyrhynchus murrayi Günther, 1887

The roughnose grenadier (Trachyrincus murrayi) is a species of fish in the subfamily Macrourinae (rat-tails).[3][4] The species is named for Sir John Murray.[5]

Description

Ventral, dorsal and lateral views

The roughnose grenadier is grey in colour, up to 62 cm (24 in) in length.[6][5] It has huge, bulbous black eyes and a sharp, pointed snout.

Habitat

The roughnose grenadier is benthopelagic, living at depths of 500–1,630 m (1,640–5,350 ft) in the North Atlantic Ocean and Southwest Pacific.[7]

Behaviour

The roughnose grenadier spawns in March–May and feeds on crustaceans; it can live for 40 years.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Fernandes, P.; Cook, R.; Florin, A.; Lorance, P.; Nielsen, J.; Nedreaas, K. (2015). "Trachyrincus murrayi (Europe assessment)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T18126198A45139244. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  2. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Trachyrincus murrayi Günther, 1887". www.marinespecies.org.
  3. ^ Cohen, Daniel M.; Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United (July 26, 1990). Gadiform Fishes of the World: Order Gadiformes, an Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Cods, Hakes, Grenadiers and Other Gadiform Fishes Known to Date. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. ISBN 9789251028902 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Fischer, W.; Bianchi, Gabriella; Scott, W. B. (July 26, 1981). "FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes: Eastern Central Atlantic : Fishing Areas 34, 47 (in Part)". arrangement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada – via Google Books.
  5. ^ a b c Coad, Brian W.; Reist, James D. (January 1, 2018). Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9781442647107 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Trachyrincus murrayi, Roughnose grenadier". www.fishbase.se.
  7. ^ "Trachyrincus murrayi (Roughnose grenadier)". descna.com.


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