Bristly grenadier [Hymenocephalus hinnuleus]
Description
The Bristly grenadier is a species of rattail found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It lives in depths ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters. Characterized by a slender body and a small head, it can grow to a length of 18 centimeters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
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| Genus |
Hymenocephalus
Hymenocephalus
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