Filesnout grenadier (Coelorinchus denticulatus) fish species and information / pictures of Filesnout grenadier - Coelorinchus denticulatus

Filesnout grenadier (Coelorinchus denticulatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus denticulatus

Common Name
Filesnout grenadier

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-109; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 100. Light organ a dark streak extending forward from anus to chest, streak broadened at either end but anterior fossa not broadly naked. Spinules on scales slender, conical, recurved, in irregular subparallel rows to somewhat quincunx pattern. Color is light brownish to gray-brown; with faint diagonal bands in some individuals. First dorsal fin with a dark band across the middle; the pelvic fins black-tipped, its base blackish.

Classification

Classified By
Regan, 1921
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: off Kenya to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar.
Range
2°S - 32°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
64 m
Depth To - meters
335 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 64 - 335 m (Ref. 11953)
Trophic Level
3.5 s.e. 0.51 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
28.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated