Coelorinchus macrorhynchus Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Bigsnout whiptail
Coelorinchus macrorhynchus
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 329 - 759 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines and adjacent coast of Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality: Verde Island Passage, off Batangas, Luzon in 329 m. Also known from China Sea, off Luzon and north of Tawi Tawi, Sulu Sea (Ref. 280).


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