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Physiculus dalwigki Kaup, 1858 Black codling |
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photo by
Dolgov, A. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 738 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: western Mediterranean, Madeira, Great Meteor Bank and south along the African coast to about 25°N. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 66-75. Ventral light organ between pectoral fin bases. Color is pinkish tan, oral cavity pale. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs on the continental slope (Ref. 4774). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||