Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
Max. size: |
8.89 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 500 m |
Distribution: |
Mediterranean Sea: Ligurian Sea, Tyrrenian Sea, Strait of Messina. Possibly in the North subtropical Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Perhaps the early stage of a known species of Moridae, or else neotenic (Ref. 4774). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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