Image Bank - Fishes
Blue Grenadier
Reference |
IB1108 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Hakes - MERLUCCIDAE |
Common Name |
Blue Grenadier |
Scientific Name |
Macrurus novaezelandiae |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Blue Grenadier reaches a maximum length of about 110 cm and may live for up to 25 years. It feeds on Lanternfishes, squids, krill and other pelagic crustaceans. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |