Roughnose grenadier explained

The roughnose grenadier (Trachyrincus murrayi) is a species of fish in the subfamily Macrourinae (rat-tails).^{[1] [2]} The species is named for Sir John Murray.^[3]

Description

The roughnose grenadier is grey in colour, up to in length.^{[4] [3]} It has huge, bulbous black eyes and a sharp, pointed snout.

Habitat

The roughnose grenadier is benthopelagic, living at depths of in the North Atlantic Ocean and Southwest Pacific.^[5]

Behaviour

The roughnose grenadier spawns in March–May and feeds on crustaceans; it can live for 40 years.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Gadiform Fishes of the World: Order Gadiformes, an Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Cods, Hakes, Grenadiers and Other Gadiform Fishes Known to Date. Daniel M.. Cohen. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United. Nations. July 26, 1990. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 9789251028902. Google Books.
2. Web site: FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes: Eastern Central Atlantic : Fishing Areas 34, 47 (in Part). W.. Fischer. Gabriella. Bianchi. W. B.. Scott. July 26, 1981. arrangement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. Google Books.
3. Book: Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada. Brian W.. Coad. James D.. Reist. January 1, 2018. University of Toronto Press. 9781442647107. Google Books.
4. Web site: Trachyrincus murrayi, Roughnose grenadier. www.fishbase.se.
5. Web site: Trachyrincus murrayi (Roughnose grenadier). descna.com.