| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
14.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 630 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Whale Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 63-71; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 56-61; Vertebrae: 48-51. Body short, ending in narrow caudal peduncle; head large and without scales; vomer triangular; modified scales on lateral line approximately 14-15 (Ref. 31160). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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