Muraenolepis marmorata Günther, 1880 Marbled moray cod |
photo by
FAO |
Family: | Muraenolepididae (Eel cods) | |||
Max. size: | 44 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 780.0 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 1600 m | |||
Distribution: | Southern Ocean: known only from the Crozet, Kerguelen and Heards islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0 | |||
Biology: | Dwells on continental and insular shelves and slopes. Feeds on zooplankton. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |