Roughsnout grenadier

Marine fish of extrange appearance, with the body somewhat compressed, very elongated and finished in tip, covered with spiny scales, that give an adherent touch. Prolonged head on a long pointed nose. Large eyes. Inner mouth, with a small submandibular barbel. Two dorsal fins, the first short and low, with 11-12 softrays. The second dorsal fin very long, rather than the anal fin, which is joined with anal fin at the posterior end of the body. Colour: Yellowish-greenish-gray. It reaches 50 cm in length.