Laemonema robustum Johnson, 1862
Robust mora
Laemonema robustum
photo by Delgado, J.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  36 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 336 - 1200 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Madeira (Ref. 2799) and St. Helena (Ref. 5288). Reported from Hawaii (Ref. 58302).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 50-57; Anal soft rays: 48-54; Vertebrae: 47-52. Body robust and deep 21.9-27.7% SL, with deciduous scales (Ref 31160).
Biology:  A benthic species (Ref. 58302) found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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