Kermadec rattail (Coelorinchus kermadecus) fish species and information / pictures of Kermadec rattail - Coelorinchus kermadecus

Kermadec rattail (Coelorinchus kermadecus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus kermadecus

Common Name
Kermadec rattail

Biology
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1904
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Southwest Pacific
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
623 m
Depth To - meters
1401 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 623 - 1401 m (Ref. 57178)
Trophic Level
3.57 s.e. 0.52 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 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (53 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