Spearnose grenadier (Coelorinchus multispinulosus)

Scientific name: Coelorinchus multispinulosus Katayama, 1942

Spearnose grenadier (Coelorinchus multispinulosus)

The Spearnose grenadier (Coelorinchus multispinulosus) is a marine fish of the family Macrouridae. Native range: Western Pacific, southern Japan to East China Sea.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Coelorinchus multispinulosus
Family
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
38.0
Depth range
150–300 m (492–984 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 150 - 300 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: southern Japan to East China Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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