Coryphaenoides brevibarbis explained

Coryphaenoides brevibarbis, also called the shortbeard grenadier, is a species of deep-sea fish in the family Macrouridae.[1]

Description

Coryphaenoides brevibarbis is pale brown in colour, with the lips, lining of gill cavities and peritoneum black. It is up to in length.[2] Its premaxillary teeth are in a narrow/broad band, while the lower jaw has one row of teeth. Its snout is low and blunt, barely protruding, hence the name brevibarbis ("short beard").[3]

Habitat

Coryphaenoides brevibarbis lives in the North Atlantic Ocean; it is bathypelagic, living at depths of .[4] [5]

Behaviour

Coryphaenoides brevibarbis feeds on crustaceans, mysids and worms, using olfaction and its lateral line to find prey.[6] Lifespan is about 14–15 years.[7] Cyclocotyloides bergstadi and Chondracanthodes deflexus are parasites living in its gills.[8] [9] Many nematode parasites are also found in it.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coryphaenoides brevibarbis (Goode & Bean, 1896). www.gbif.org.
  2. Web site: Coryphaenoides brevibarbis .
  3. Web site: Coryphaenoides brevibarbis » NCFishes.com.
  4. Book: Priede, I. G.. Deep-Sea Fishes: Biology, Diversity, Ecology and Fisheries. August 10, 2017. Cambridge University Press. 9781107083820. Google Books.
  5. Web site: Coryphaenoides brevibarbis (Goode & Bean, 1896) - Grenadier à barbe courte. Inventaire National du Patrimoine Naturel.
  6. Book: Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences. April 12, 2019. Academic Press. 9780128130827. Google Books.
  7. Book: Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada. Brian W.. Coad. James D.. Reist. January 1, 2018. University of Toronto Press. 9781442647107. Google Books.
  8. Book: McIntyre, Alasdair. Life in the World's Oceans: Diversity, Distribution, and Abundance. June 9, 2011. John Wiley & Sons. 9781444348095. Google Books.
  9. Book: Rowe, Gilbert T.. The Sea, Volume 8: Deep-Sea Biology. June 28, 2005. Harvard University Press. 9780674017375. Google Books.
  10. Book: Deep-Sea Fishes. October 1, 1997. Academic Press. 9780080585406. Google Books.

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