| Family: |
Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 825 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: known only from New Caledonia and off Queensland, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Gill rakers first arch (outer/inner) 12-19/20-24; barbel short 8-22% HL; orbits large 40-48%; snout usually 23-33%; orb.-preop. 36-7%; dorsolateral stripe on trunk fades out completely on tail. |
| Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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