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Etymology: Coryphaenoides: Greek, koryphaina = dolphin fish + Suffix oides = similar to (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 3750 m (Ref. 5033). Temperate
North Pacific: Japan eastward to British Columbia, Canada.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 43.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6885)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 123; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 113; Vertebrae: 84. Caudal fin very narrow and pointed; pectorals long and narrow; outer rays of pelvic fins elongated (Ref. 6885). Dark brownish on posterior part of body and fins, not observed anteriorly; black on lower jaw, mouth, gill cavities and peritoneum (Ref. 6885).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Hart, J.L., 1973. Pacific fishes of Canada. Bull. Fish. Res. Board Can. 180:740 p. (Ref. 6885)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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