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Trachyrincus helolepis Gilbert, 1892 Armourhead grenadier |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Trachyrincidae (Armoured grenadiers) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 580 - 960 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands and Chile. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Snout narrow and long. Scute-like scales along the dorsal and anal fins usually with a single, sharply pointed keel. Row of enlarged scute-like scales along the base of the anal fin not reaching anus. Scales moderately embedded. Overall color is medium brown. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||