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Salilota australis (Günther, 1878) Tadpole codling |
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INIDEP |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 1000 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands and the Strait of Magellan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 54-63; Vertebrae: 52-54. A small variably shaped patch of teeth on head of vomer. Pectoral fin extending beyond anal fin origin. Ventral light organ present. Color uniformly brown; fins dark-edged (Ref. 1371). Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | Highest catches at 235 m. Females attain larger sizes than males. Larger individuals of both sexes move into deeper water. Utilized mainly for fishmeal; can be fried, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||