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Coryphaenoides liocephalus (Günther, 1887) Bearded rattail |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 43 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 3750 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: Japan eastward to British Columbia, Canada. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 123-123; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 113-113; Vertebrae: 84-84. Caudal fin very narrow and pointed; pectorals long and narrow; outer rays of pelvic fins elongated (Ref. 6885). Dark brownish on posterior part of body and fins, not observed anteriorly; black on lower jaw, mouth, gill cavities and peritoneum (Ref. 6885). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||