| Moridae (Morid cods) |
| 33 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 1620 m |
| Western Atlantic: Canada to French Guiana. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 69-76; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 57-63. Body low and slender with small deciduous scales (Ref. 31160). Upper jaw reaching below middle of eye; teeth on jaws forming a band, outer series enlarged; first dorsal fin ray produced; anterior part of anal fin elevated; no distinct blackish mark on posterior end of dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 13608) - last phrase conflicting with Ref. 31160. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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