Rattail Fish [Coryphaenoides mediterraneus]
Description
Rattail fish, also known as the Mediterranean grenadier, inhabits the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This deep-sea species lives at depths ranging from 400 to 4,000 meters. It has a long, tapering tail, hence its name. The body is covered with small, smooth scales. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans. It can grow up to 70 cm in length.
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 |
Morid Cod
Moridae
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| Genus |
Grenadier Cod
Tripterophycis
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