Bearded rattail (Coryphaenoides liocephalus) fish species and information / pictures of Bearded rattail - Coryphaenoides liocephalus

Bearded rattail (Coryphaenoides liocephalus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Coryphaenoides liocephalus

Common Name
Bearded rattail

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 123; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 113; Vertebrae: 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).

Classification

Classified By

G?nther, 1887

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Cods (Gadiformes)

Family

Grenadiers or rattails (Macrouridae)

Distribution

Region

North Pacific

Distribution

North Pacific: Japan eastward to British Columbia, Canada.

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

3750 m

Zone

benthopelagic

Environment

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 3750 m (Ref. 5033)

Trophic Level

3.55 s.e. 0.46 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

43.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Unknown

Vulnerability

Moderate to high vulnerability (47 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated