Thorntooth grenadier (Lepidorhynchus denticulatus) fish species and information / pictures of Thorntooth grenadier - Lepidorhynchus denticulatus

Thorntooth grenadier (Lepidorhynchus denticulatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lepidorhynchus denticulatus

Common Name
Thorntooth grenadier

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Head with scarcely developed ridges; eyes large; chin barbel short; light organ small, adjacent to anus. First dorsal-fin spine smooth. Scales densely covered with lanceolate spinules, arranged in quincunx or convergent rows.

Classification

Classified By
Richardson, 1846
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand.
Range
30°S - 50°S, 141°E - 172°W

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
180 m
Depth To - meters
1000 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; non-migratory; depth range 180 - 1000 m, usually 270 - 450 m (Ref. 9563)
Trophic Level
4.1 s.e. 0.53 Based on diet studies.
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
55.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 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 to high vulnerability (54 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming tm>4)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated