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]
View DetailsSharpchin grenadier [Coelorinchus kishinouyei]
View DetailsBluntsnout grenadier [Coelorinchus labiatus]
View DetailsSlender grenadier [Coelorinchus fasciatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
|
Statistics
- Species 4