| Moridae (Morid cods) |
| 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; depth range 200 - 800 m |
| Western Atlantic: widespread in tropical waters, including the Caribbean, east coast of America between 40°N and 30°S (Ref. 47377). Eastern Atlantic: apparently more restricted, from Cape Verde to about 11°S. Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-63; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 54-62. Head short; snout blunt, rounded; pectoral fins extending far beyond the anal fin origin; filamentous ray of pelvic fins extending slightly beyond the anal fin origin; color is dark; roof of mouth with dark anchor-shaped pigment pattern (Ref. 1371). |
| Often rather abundant on the upper slope (Ref. 1371). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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