Dwarf grenadier [Hymenocephalus nascens]
Description
The Dwarf grenadier is a deep-sea species found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits depths of 200 to 1,200 meters. This species has a long, slender body and a small head. It can grow to a length of 13 centimeters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
|
| Genus |
Hymenocephalus
Hymenocephalus
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