| 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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