Tripterophycis gilchristi Boulenger, 1902
Grenadier cod
Tripterophycis gilchristi
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  33 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 100 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: southwestern Indian Ocean, Australia, Sumatra (Indonesia) and New Zealand. Also in the mid-south Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-58; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 103-110. Second and third dorsal fins widely spaced (Ref. 1371). Color pale brown to pink (Ref. 1371).
Biology:  Occurs on the continental slope (Ref. 9563) to more than 1,000 m (Ref. 1371).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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