Blue Grenadier [Macruronus]
Description
The Macruronus genus comprises elongated, deep-sea cods known for their commercial value, particularly the Blue Grenadier or Hoki. These fishes are characterized by their slender bodies, small heads, and long tapering tails. They inhabit the Southern Hemisphere's cold, deep waters, where they form large schools and feed on smaller fish and invertebrates.
Species
Blue Grenadier [Macruronus novaezelandiae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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Family |
Morid Cod
Moridae
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Statistics
- Species 1