Hawaiian softhead grenadier (Malacocephalus hawaiiensis) fish species and information / pictures of Hawaiian softhead grenadier - Malacocephalus hawaiiensis

Hawaiian softhead grenadier (Malacocephalus hawaiiensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Malacocephalus hawaiiensis

Common Name
Hawaiian softhead grenadier

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Gilbert, 1905
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. This species is very similar to Malacocephalus laevis (Lowe, 1843) and possibly a synonym (Ref. 35909).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
300 m
Depth To - meters
1250 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 300 - 1250 m (Ref. 58302)
Trophic Level
3.92 s.e. 0.67 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
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5078 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (61 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