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Merluccius patagonicus Lloris & Matallanas, 2003 Patagonian hake |
| Family: | Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes) | |||
| Max. size: | 56.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 71 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 95 m | |||
| Distribution: | South Amercia: Patagonia, Argentina. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 38-51; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 37-39. Body elongated and slender. Superior profile of the head with a depression above the eyes. Upper border of the opercular membrane inclined, descending from its origin, moving away from lateral line. Ocular diameter relatively large. Lateral line with 123-126 oblique rows of scales. First gill arch with 12-17 gill rakers (Ref. 50605). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||