Malacocephalus nipponensis Gilbert & Hubbs, 1916

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  52 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 463 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: southern Japan to the East China Sea (Ref. 559); including Kyushu-Palau Ridge (Ref. 9949).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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