Physiculus nigrescens Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Darktip cod
Physiculus nigrescens
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  16.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 384 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia (Ref. 5978), the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819) and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species (Ref. 75154) found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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