About Coryphaenoides rupestris

Coryphaenoides rupestris, commonly known as the roundnose grenadier, is a species of deep-sea fish in the family Macrouridae. It is widely distributed in the North Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting depths ranging from 180 to 2,600 meters. This species is characterized by its elongated body, large head, and tapering tail. As a benthopelagic predator, it feeds on a variety of prey, including crustaceans, cephalopods, and small fish. Coryphaenoides rupestris plays a significant role in deep-sea ecosystems, contributing to the trophic dynamics of its habitat.


Basic Information
SpeciesPhylumCommon NameEcosystemDepthHabitatNCBI Taxonomy ID
Coryphaenoides rupestrisChordata-Deep sea2,831Mariana Trench1887086

Genome Assembly Information
Genome AssemblyGenome SizeAssembly levelReleased yearWGS accessionSubmitterBioProjectBUSCO completenessGene Number
ASM4848763v1868.8MbChromosome2025JBLRXS01IDSSEPRJNA113896797.03%21,059

References
TitleJournalPubmed ID
Evolution and genetic adaptation of fishes to the deep seaCell40054449
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