| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
36 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 336 - 1200 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Madeira (Ref. 2799) and St. Helena (Ref. 5288). Reported from Hawaii (Ref. 58302). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 50-57; Anal soft rays: 48-54; Vertebrae: 47-52. Body robust and deep 21.9-27.7% SL, with deciduous scales (Ref 31160). |
| Biology: |
A benthic species (Ref. 58302) found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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