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Coryphaenoides striaturus Barnard, 1925 Striate whiptail |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 54 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 823 - 1738 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic and Indian Ocean: ranging to the southern coasts of Australia. Widespread below the warm temperate belt of the southern hemisphere. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 119; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 110 | |||
| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Attains a length of more than 60 cm. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||