Roughnose Grenadier
Trachyrincus murrayi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1630 m
- Max size: 37 cm
- For divers: safe
A deepsea grenadier of the continental slope, it ranges down past 1,600 metres and feeds on crustaceans along the bottom. Its long tapering tail and rough snout are typical of the rattail family, and it grows to about 37 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Macrouridae › Trachyrincus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126481.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roughnose Grenadier live?
- The Roughnose Grenadier (Trachyrincus murrayi) is typically found at 0–1630 m.
- Is the Roughnose Grenadier dangerous to divers?
- The Roughnose Grenadier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roughnose Grenadier get?
- The Roughnose Grenadier grows to about 37 cm.