Sharpchin grenadier [Coelorinchus kishinouyei]
Description
Sharpchin grenadier is a species of rattail found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is a deep-sea species that lives at depths ranging from 500 to 1,000 metres. It is identified by its sharp, pointed chin and its greyish coloration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
|
| Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
|
| Genus |
Coelorinchus
Coelorinchus
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