Laemonema compressicauda (Gilchrist, 1903)
Laemonema compressicauda
photo by SFSA

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from 2 small specimens taken off the Transkei coast of South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-46. 2nd dorsal fin with 46 soft rays.
Biology:  Known only from 2 small specimens taken from a depth between 549-732 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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