Macrourus holotrachys Günther, 1878

Bigeye grenadier

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Macrouridae \| Macrourinae
Synonyms	Coryphaenoides holotrachys, ... more
Common names	Grenadier à gros yeux, Granadero ojisapo, Grenadier, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 1400 m

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 39°S - 57°S, 62°W - 38°W (Ref. 1371)

Southwest Atlantic: so far known only from the Patagonian slope from east of the Rio de la Plata to north of the Falkland Islands and off Shag Rock west of South Georgia. It can be expected also on the west coast of Chile, but its presence there, as well as in other regions where it has been reported must be confirmed.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 124 - 125; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 110. Light to medium brown or greyish brown; fins darker, especially distally; mouth and cavities dark (Ref. 1371).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (61 of 100)	Low

Entered by Jarre-Teichmann, Astrid

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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