Laemonema yarrellii (Lowe, 1838)
Codling

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 220 - 550 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Great Meteor Bank and from West Sahara to Senegal. Also in Madeira.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0
Biology:  Found in the outer shelf and upper slope (Ref. 4495). Known to feed on shrimps in the Great Meteor Bank Area (Ref. 4774).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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