| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 618 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: in tropical waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 60-66. Eye large, its diameter greater than snout length. First dorsal fin with moderately elongated filament; pectoral fins reaching to rear level or anal fin origin. Color is generally light brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 1371). Body elongated; rather slender. Head slightly compressed; mouth large and broad. Lateral line is conspicuous, anteriorly slightly curved upward (Ref. 45854). Also Ref. 6606. |
| Biology: |
Most abundant around 300 m over soft bottom (Ref. 1371). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 26999. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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