| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
18.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 770 - 1875 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Also Southwest Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 69-82; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 61-76; Vertebrae: 51-61. Body short and moderately deep; covered by small and deciduous scales; ending in small and thin caudal peduncle; 51-61 total vertebrae; mouth floor, gill chambers, and lips dark; modified scales on lateral line about 21-25 (Ref. 31160). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits continental slopes (Ref. 31160). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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