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Coryphaenoides filifer (Gilbert, 1896)
Filamented Grenadier
Family: Macrouridae
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Source: Distribution of Coryphaenoides filifer as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. 2nd spine of 1st dorsal fin very long and slender, terminating in a long filament, smooth near base but outer half strongly toothed; 1st dorsal with 12 to 14 soft rays, ray count of 2nd dorsal unknown; caudal fin very narrow; anal rays numerous, long and low; pectorals long and slender; outside rays of pelvic fins very long and filamentous (Ref. 6885). Dark brown in color; black on fins, nostrils, ventral surfaces of snout, lips and gill membranes (Ref. 6885). Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36385).

Source: FishBase. Endo, H., D. Tsutsui and K Amaoka. 1994 . (Ref. 10941)

Biology

Species Biology

Bathybenthic (Ref. 36385). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36385). bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1285 - 2904 m (Ref. 10941). Deep water.

Source: FishBase. Endo, H., D. Tsutsui and K Amaoka. 1994 . (Ref. 10941)

Distribution

Distribution

North Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk to Alaska and southern California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Endo, H., D. Tsutsui and K Amaoka. 1994 . (Ref. 10941)

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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