Blackfin rat tail (Bathygadus furvescens)

Scientific name: Bathygadus furvescens Alcock, 1894

Blackfin rat tail (Bathygadus furvescens)

The Blackfin rat tail (Bathygadus furvescens) is a marine fish of the family Macrouridae. Native range: Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Maldives.

Biology

A benthic species found on the continental slope.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bathygadus furvescens
Family
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
36.0
Depth range
797–1295 m (2615–4249 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 797 - 1295 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden and Maldives.
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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