Patagonian Grenadier
Macruronus magellanicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–500 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
A slender, tapering fish of the southern shelf edge, the Patagonian grenadier gathers in large schools off South America. It chases herring, anchovies and lanternfish along with squid and small crustaceans, and migrates south in the warmer months and north in winter, supporting an important fishery.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Merlucciidae › Macruronus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272449.
FAQ
- How deep does the Patagonian Grenadier live?
- The Patagonian Grenadier (Macruronus magellanicus) is typically found at 30–500 m.
- Is the Patagonian Grenadier dangerous to divers?
- The Patagonian Grenadier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Patagonian Grenadier get?
- The Patagonian Grenadier grows to about 1.2 m.