Bighead Grenadier [Macrourus holotrachys]
Description
The Bighead Grenadier is a deep-sea species found in the Southern Ocean, particularly around Antarctica. It inhabits depths of between 300 and 1,500 meters. It has a large, bulbous head, which gives it its common name, and a long tapering body. It is a relatively small species, reaching a maximum length of 60 cm.
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 |
Macrourus
Macrourus
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