Physiculus karrerae Paulin, 1989

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  27.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 800 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Bermuda (Ref. 35505), Caribbean Sea and coastal waters of Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: Tristan da Cunha (Ref. 35505), near St. Helena Island and on Walvis Ridge.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-82; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 73-81. Dorsal fins almost not connected by membrane (Ref. 45011).
Biology:  Minimum depth reported from Ref. 45011.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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