The Dogtooth Grenadier (*Macrourus caml*), also known as the dogtooth rattail, is a deep-sea fish species belonging to the family Macrouridae, commonly found on continental slopes and abyssal plains of the Southern Ocean and sub-Antarctic waters. Characterized by its elongated body, large head, and distinctive sharp teeth, the Dogtooth Grenadier is primarily targeted by deep-sea trawl fisheries. The main countries engaged in harvesting this species are New Zealand, Russia, and to a lesser extent, South Korea and Spain, all of which operate in the Southern Ocean and adjacent sub-Antarctic regions. These nations utilize large-scale trawling vessels to catch grenadiers, often as part of multi-species deep-sea fisheries that also target Patagonian toothfish and other demersal species. The Dogtooth Grenadier is valued for its white flesh and is exported to international markets, though catches are closely monitored and regulated by regional fisheries management organizations such as the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to ensure sustainable exploitation and to protect vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.