Roughnose grenadier


The roughnose grenadier is a species of fish in the subfamily Macrourinae. The species is named for John [Murray (oceanographer)|Sir John Murray].

Description

The roughnose grenadier is grey in colour, up to in length. It has huge, bulbous black eyes and a sharp, pointed snout.

Habitat

The roughnose grenadier is benthopelagic, living at depths of in the North Atlantic Ocean and Southwest Pacific.

Behaviour

The roughnose grenadier spawns in March–May and feeds on crustaceans; it can live for 40 years.