| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
23.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 385 - 950 m |
| Distribution: |
South Atlantic: Kit Range and Rui-Grande Peak. Indian Ocean: Madagascar Ridge. Western Central Pacific: Australia and New Caledonia. Southeast Pacific: Sala y Gomez Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54-63; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 103-105; Vertebrae: 69-71. Head and body pale tan with darker brown on snout and orbit, abdomen bluish with silvery sheen, fins dark blue-brown to black. |
| Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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