| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 128 - 523 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Eureka in northern California, USA to Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-75; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 56-66; Vertebrae: 50-55. Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36399). |
| Biology: |
Adults are found near bottom (Ref. 36399). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36399). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.
