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Coelorinchus multispinulosus Katayama, 1942 Spearnose grenadier |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 150 - 300 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: southern Japan to East China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Anal spines: 0-0. 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. | |||
| Biology: | Found over sandy bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||