Berry's Grenadier
Mesovagus berryi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2700 m
- Max size: 39.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deepsea grenadier with a tapering ratlike tail, it lives along the continental slope and ranges from midwater down to roughly 2,700 metres. It grows to about 40 centimetres and scatters eggs that hatch into drifting larvae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Macrouridae › Mesovagus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1524320.
FAQ
- How deep does the Berry's Grenadier live?
- The Berry's Grenadier (Mesovagus berryi) is typically found at 0–2700 m.
- Is the Berry's Grenadier dangerous to divers?
- The Berry's Grenadier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Berry's Grenadier get?
- The Berry's Grenadier grows to about 39.2 cm.