Fishing for Japanese grenadier

Coelorinchus japonicus

The Japanese grenadier is a deep-sea fish known for its elongated body and tapered tail. Typically reaching up to 20 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits the cold waters of the Northwest Pacific. Feeding primarily on small invertebrates and crustaceans, this solitary species exhibits slow, bottom-dwelling behavior in its deep-sea habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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