Moridae (Morid cods) |
20.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 175 - 240 m |
Southeast Pacific: seamounts of the southern part of the Nazca Ridge. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 74-78; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 71-75; Vertebrae: 56-57. No chin barbel; very small round light organ on abdomen in front of the center of the distance between the end of the base of the pelvic fins and the anus; pyloric caeca 9-12; body cavity extending to level of 13-14th ray of the anal fin. Caudal fin rounded. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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