Coelorinchus [Coelorinchus]

Description

Coelorinchus is a large genus of grenadiers, distinguished by their elongated, tapering bodies and large heads. These fishes have well-developed sensory organs adapted for life in the deep dark waters, including enhanced olfactory and lateral line systems. They feed on a variety of deep-sea invertebrates and fishes.

Species

Baird's slickhead [Coelorinchus bairdii]

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Sharpchin grenadier [Coelorinchus kishinouyei]

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Bluntsnout grenadier [Coelorinchus labiatus]

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Slender grenadier [Coelorinchus fasciatus]

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Taxonomy