description Pacific Rattail Overview
Pacific rattail is the common name for Coryphaenoides acrolepis, a grenadier in the family Macrouridae. It occurs in deep North Pacific waters, with reported records from roughly 200 to 4,000 metres, and has the elongated body and tapering tail typical of rattails. The species has been taken in commercial bottom-trawl fisheries, making it relevant both to deep-sea ecology and to the management of fisheries operating on the continental slope.
help Pacific Rattail FAQ
What is the scientific name of the Pacific rattail?
The Pacific rattail is Coryphaenoides acrolepis. It is a grenadier in the family Macrouridae.
How deep does the Pacific rattail live?
Reported records place it at roughly 200 to 4,000 metres. It is therefore a deep-sea fish rather than a typical coastal species.
What does a Pacific rattail look like?
It has the elongated body and tapering tail typical of rattails or grenadiers. The tail shape helps explain the common name.
Where is the Pacific rattail found?
It occurs in deep North Pacific waters. Its range is associated with cold, deep marine habitats rather than shallow reefs or estuaries.
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