Lepidorhynchus denticulatus Richardson, 1846
Thorntooth grenadier
Lepidorhynchus denticulatus
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  51.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 60.7 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 180 - 1000 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: Australia ( Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania) and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Head with scarcely developed ridges; eyes large; chin barbel short; light organ small, adjacent to anus. First dorsal-fin spine smooth. Scales densely covered with lanceolate spinules, arranged in quincunx or convergent rows.
Biology:  Occurs on the continental slope (Ref. 9563).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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