Six-band grenadier
Coelorinchus hexafasciatus
- Usual depth574–647 m
- Water temperature24–24 °C
- How commonRare
Where and when
Where it has been recorded
Worldwide
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Depth and water temperature
Depth
Mostly recorded at 574–647 m · Deepest record: 647 m
Water temperature
Recorded in surface water of 24–24 °C
Names and classification
- English
- Six-band grenadier
Names in 1 more languages
- Japanese
- Musujisokodara, ムスジソコダラ
Other scientific names: Caelorinchus hexafasciatus, Coelorhynchus hexafasciatus, Coelorinchus hexfasciatus
Similar species
- Bollons' rattail
Coelorinchus bollonsi
- Banded Whip-tail
Coelorinchus fasciatus
- Innotable Whiptail
Coelorinchus innotabilis
Gargoyle FishCoelorinchus mirus
Hawknose grenadierCoelorinchus oliverianus
- Spottyface Whiptail
Coelorinchus acanthiger
Sources and credits
Names and taxonomy: WoRMS (CC BY 4.0) and the GBIF Backbone (CC BY 4.0). Photos: iNaturalist observers, each under the licence shown (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA).
- Depth, temperature, months and maps: records from OBIS and GBIF under CC0 or CC BY.
- Conservation status as published by GBIF (IUCN Red List).
- Species data updated November 1, 2026.
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