Abyssal rattail (Coryphaenoides murrayi)

Scientific name: Coryphaenoides murrayi G?nther, 1878

The Abyssal rattail (Coryphaenoides murrayi) is a marine fish of the family Macrouridae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, ranging to southern Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

Biology

A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Coryphaenoides murrayi
Family
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
37.0
Depth range
1196–2350 m (3924–7710 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1196 - 2350 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: ranging to southern Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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