Merluccius hernandezi Mathews, 1985
Cortez hake

Family:  Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes)
Max. size:  18.3 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 300 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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