Spearnose grenadier (Coelorinchus multispinulosus) fish species and information / pictures of Spearnose grenadier - Coelorinchus multispinulosus

Spearnose grenadier (Coelorinchus multispinulosus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Coelorinchus multispinulosus

Common Name
Spearnose grenadier

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. The head moderately large; the eyes also large; the snout pointed; head ridges not excessively spiny or coarsely developed. Grayish brown overall with vermiculations or mottling on the nape, back and upper sides; the mouth whitish; the gill cavity blackish; the fins dusky.

Classification

Classified By

Katayama, 1942

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Cods (Gadiformes)

Family

Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region

Western Pacific

Distribution

Western Pacific: southern Japan to East China Sea.

Range

38°N - 30°N, 127°E - 137°E

Environment

Climate

Subtropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

150 m

Depth To - meters

300 m

Zone

benthopelagic

Environment

Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 150 - 300 m (Ref. 1371)

Trophic Level

3.56 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

38.0 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: minor commercial

Vulnerability

Moderate vulnerability (40 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