Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 457 - 1152 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: southern Namibia (Ref. 27121) and from the Cape to East London in South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-61; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-48. Greyish in color. |
Biology: |
Inhabits the continental slope (Ref. 6606). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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