| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 1000 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands and the Strait of Magellan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 54-63; Vertebrae: 52-54. A small variably shaped patch of teeth on head of vomer. Pectoral fin extending beyond anal fin origin. Ventral light organ present. Color uniformly brown; fins dark-edged (Ref. 1371). Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 27363). |
| Biology: |
Highest catches at 235 m. Females attain larger sizes than males. Larger individuals of both sexes move into deeper water. Utilized mainly for fishmeal; can be fried, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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