description Mediterranean Grenadier Overview
Coelorinchus mediterraneus, known as the Mediterranean Grenadier, is a deep-sea rattail fish in the family Macrouridae. It is a bottom-dwelling species reported primarily from the Mediterranean Sea and the adjacent northeastern Atlantic slope. Like other grenadiers, it has the elongated body and tapering tail associated with rattail fishes and lives in deep bathyal environments. The species is relevant to marine biologists studying deep-water fish communities and Mediterranean biodiversity.
help Mediterranean Grenadier FAQ
What is the scientific name of the Mediterranean Grenadier?
This catalog entry identifies the fish as Coelorinchus mediterraneus, a deep-sea rattail in the family Macrouridae. FishBase places it in Gadiformes, the order that includes cod-like fishes.
Where does Coelorinchus mediterraneus live?
FishBase records it as a bathydemersal fish in the Mediterranean, with a reported depth range of 800 to 1,200 meters. Its listed distribution includes the Adriatic Sea.
Why are grenadiers also called rattails?
They are called rattails because many grenadiers have long, tapering bodies that narrow toward the tail. The Mediterranean Grenadier is bottom-dwelling and adapted to deep continental-slope habitats.
How large does Coelorinchus mediterraneus grow?
Published sources place its maximum size around 25 to 30 centimeters, making it a relatively small grenadier. The exact figure varies by source, so a range is safer than one fixed catalog number.
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