Macrourus Collection

Viviparous blenny, Blennius viviparus, wolffish, Anarrhychas lupus, Atlantic cod, Gadus morrhua, grenadier
FLO4684901 Viviparous blenny, Blennius viviparus, wolffish, Anarrhychas lupus, Atlantic cod, Gadus morrhua, grenadier, Macrourus rupestris, remora, Echeneis remora, and sole, Pleuronectes solea

Box crab, Calappa hepatica 1, giant box crab, Calappa calappa 2, floral egg crab, Atergatis floridus 3
FLO4652598 Box crab, Calappa hepatica 1, giant box crab, Calappa calappa 2, floral egg crab, Atergatis floridus 3, Diogenes hermit crab, Diogenes pugilator 4, 5, and soldier crab

Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine, Atherurus macrourus. (Long-tailed porcupine)
FLO4640817 Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine, Atherurus macrourus. (Long-tailed porcupine, Hystrix macrourus) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Extinct fossil shells
Extinct fossil Nautilus triangularis 1, bellybutton nautilus, Nautilus macromphalus 2, Nautilus bisiphites 3, massive Orbulites shell 4

White-rumped shama, Copsychus malabaricus macrourus. (As Long-tailed thrush, Turdus macrourus.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Box crabs, floral egg crab and hermit crabs
Box crab, Calappa hepatica 1, giant box crab, Calappa calappa 2, floral egg crab, Atergatis floridus 3, Diogenes hermit crab, Diogenes pugilator 4, 5, and soldier crab, Pagurus bernhardus 6

Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis (Le Squille de sable terrestre, Cancer macrourus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Margay, Leopardus wiedii (Felis macrourus). Named after Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax, and Caelorinchus coelorhincus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Picture No. 10891633
Pallid / Pale Harrier - male in flight late on migration - October (Circus macrourus) Date:

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Macrourus, also known as grenadiers or rattails, are deep-sea fish with elongated bodies and large eyes. These mysterious creatures inhabit the dark depths of the ocean, where they feed on small crustaceans and other marine organisms. Despite their intimidating appearance, they can actually quite harmless to humans. With their long tails and slender bodies, they have adapted to life in the extreme pressures of the deep sea and can be found at depths of up to 6,000 meters, making them one of the most elusive species in the ocean. Their unique physiology allows them to thrive in this harsh environment, where few other creatures can survive. Although macrourus may not be as well-known as some other deep-sea dwellers, they play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. As scavengers and predators, they help keep populations of smaller organisms in check and recycle nutrients back into the food chain. Next time you think about the wonders of the ocean, don't forget about these fascinating creatures lurking in its darkest depths. Macrourus may not be flashy or glamorous like some tropical fish, but they are an essential part of our planet's biodiversity and deserve our respect and admiration.