| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
21.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 95 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Kyushu-Palau Ridge, off south coast of Oahu Island, and Sala y Gomez Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 62-69; Anal soft rays: 55-61; Vertebrae: 52-54. Broad mouth. Head length 26-29.2%SL; body depth at first anal ray 14.2-19.3%SL. |
| Biology: |
Benthic in or near crevices of rocky habitats (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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