Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
Max. size: |
60.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 580 - 1100 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: in temperate waters; Sagami Bay, Ramapo Bank and Emperor Seamounts (Japan); southeastern Australia, New Zealand north of Clatham Rise and off New Caledonia (Ref. 31777). Central Pacific (Ref. 58302). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). Benthic or benthopelagic (Ref. 58302, 75154). The species is the largest in the family, an exceed 2 m in length (Ref. 31777). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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