Laemonema laureysi Poll, 1953
Guinean codling
Laemonema laureysi
photo by FAO

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  38 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 618 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: in tropical waters.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 60-66. Eye large, its diameter greater than snout length. First dorsal fin with moderately elongated filament; pectoral fins reaching to rear level or anal fin origin. Color is generally light brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 1371). Body elongated; rather slender. Head slightly compressed; mouth large and broad. Lateral line is conspicuous, anteriorly slightly curved upward (Ref. 45854). Also Ref. 6606.
Biology:  Most abundant around 300 m over soft bottom (Ref. 1371). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 26999.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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