Image of Gadiformes

Description:

Description: Up to 600 mm in total length. A Macrouridae The picture is the best view. Without lateral view it is impossible to identify with any accuracy. It is tough to do much more with an overhead image. However, the snout is short and not very pointed, pectoral fins large, body tapers gradually. My guess is the genus Corphaenoides, which has a large number of species.
Item Type: Image
Title: Grenadier
Copyright: SERPENT project
Species: Macrouridae
Behaviour: Resting on seabed.
Site: Atlantic -- South Atlantic -- Nigeria -- Usan field
Atlantic -- Central Atlantic -- Nigeria -- Usan field
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 750m
Latitude: 3 deg 29' 00" N
Longitude: 7 deg 28' 00" E
Countries: North AfricaNorth Africa
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Bourbon Diamond
Project Partners: Total EandP Nigeria, Bourbon, Oceaneering
ROV: Millennium 73
Deposited By: Mr R Curry
Deposited On: 08 December 2009