Physiculus fulvus Bean, 1884
Hakeling
photo by JAMARC

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  10.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 139 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 48-58. Dorsal and anal fin margins and posterior margin of caudal fin blackish; abdomen purplish; lips black (Ref. 13608).
Biology:  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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