| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 90 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia (including Lord Howe Island) and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 42-56 |
| Biology: |
A benthic species which occurs in the continental shelf and in inshore waters (Ref. 7300, 75154). Often found in caves (Ref.9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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