Bearded rattail (Coryphaenoides liocephalus)

Scientific name: Coryphaenoides liocephalus G?nther, 1887

The Bearded rattail (Coryphaenoides liocephalus) is a marine fish of the family Macrouridae. Native range: North Pacific, Japan eastward to British Columbia, Canada.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 123; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 113; Vertebrae: 84. Caudal fin very narrow and pointed; pectorals long and narrow; outer rays of pelvic fins elongated. Dark brownish on posterior part of body and fins, not observed anteriorly; black on lower jaw, mouth, gill cavities and peritoneum.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Coryphaenoides liocephalus
Family
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
43.0
Depth range
3750 m (12303 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 3750 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North Pacific: Japan eastward to British Columbia, Canada.
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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