Myers' grenadier (Coryphaenoides myersi) fish species and information / pictures of Myers' grenadier - Coryphaenoides myersi

Myers' grenadier (Coryphaenoides myersi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Coryphaenoides myersi

Common Name
Myers' grenadier

Biology
Known only from the holotype caught at a depth of 457 m.

Classification

Classified By
Iwamoto & Sazonov, 1988
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Pacific
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: known only from the holotype caught in the Galapagos Islands.
Range
1°N - 1°S

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
457 m
Depth To - meters
457 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 457 - 457 m (Ref. 9315)
Trophic Level
3.48 s.e. 0.45 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
30.0 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
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (36 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