giant grenadier
Albatrossia pectoralis
Very deep-water fish of the North Pacific, reaching 210 cm. It is of commercial interest and is not a target of sport fishing.
Also called: granadeiro-gigante, giant grenadier
- maximum
- 210 cm
- record/max.
- 86.0 kg
- depth
- 700–1,100 m
who is the giant grenadier
The giant grenadier belongs to the family Macrouridae and reaches 210 cm, weighing up to 86 kg. It lives on the bottom of deep waters, generally between 700 and 1,100 m, in the North Pacific, from Japan to Alaska and northern Baja California, Mexico. Juveniles live partly in the water column and move to the bottom when they reach 50 to 60 cm. Adults mainly eat cephalopods, fish and shrimp. It is a species of commercial interest and is not a target of sport fishing.
Essential profile. Identification, where it occurs and rules, with data from FishBase and the cited regulations. Season, time of day, technique and bait are added once we have a good source for the giant grenadier; in the meantime, see the similar species.
fun facts
- It can live up to 56 years, according to records for the species.
identification
Elongated fish, gray-brown on the head and body, with each scale having a clearly marked dark edge. The snout is low and projects slightly beyond the large mouth. The mouth and gill cavity are black inside, and the fins and lateral line are darker than the body.
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Essential profile: the index uses a general fish model (weather, sun, moon and tide), without a season or time of day specific to this species.
where found
In Latin America it occurs in northern Baja California, Mexico, over the deep-water Pacific slope.
Habitat: Slope and very deep bottoms, between 700 and 1,100 m.
rules for the giant grenadier
Summary of the regulations we found, with the source for each. Rules change; before keeping or transporting fish, check with the state environmental agency.
We found no species-specific rule beyond the region's general rules.
catch and release
catch and release Releasing the fish alive, quickly and with a wet hand. During a closed season it isn't always allowed: what the regulation says applies.
It poses no danger to anglers. As a deep-water fish, it suffers barotrauma when brought up quickly, so if caught, release it carefully.
how much it weighs without taking it out of the water
Length-weight relationship W = a·Lb (a = 0.00089, b = 3.25; FishBase (relação peso-comprimento bayesiana, estimativa da própria espécie)). It's an average: a fat or lean fish can vary by 10% to 20%.
estimated weight
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sources and references
Essential profile: size, length-weight, depth, countries and conservation come from FishBase and the cited regulations, and the texts were written from those sources. Season, time of day, sensitivities, technique and baits and lures are not included yet, because we did not find a good source for this species.
- scientific FishBase: Albatrossia pectoralis (ficha da espécie)Size, length-weight, depth, habitat, distribution, biology, and IUCN status. Page checked on Oct 13, 2026.
- scientific FishBase: nomes populares de Albatrossia pectoralisNames by country and language.
