Caelorinchus [Caelorinchus]

Description

Caelorinchus is a diverse genus of rattails or grenadiers that inhabit deep-sea environments around the world. These fish are characterized by their slender, elongated bodies, small scales, and the presence of a long tapering tail that gives the family its common name. They are bottom-dwellers, feeding on a variety of invertebrates and smaller fish.

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