| Family: |
Muraenolepididae (Eel cods) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 135 - 860 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Strait of Magellan (Ref. 27363) and the Patagonian region of Argentina. Southern Ocean: Kerguelen, Heard and Crozet islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 161; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 107. Dorsal filament 3 times longer than eye diameter; pectoral fins rather short, not reaching to anus when appressed. Lateral line extending to below middle of second dorsal fin. Color is gray-reddish; body with small black dots; abdomen black (Ref. 1371). |
| Biology: |
Dwells on the continental and insular shelves and slopes. Feeds on zooplankton. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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