| Moridae (Morid cods) |
| 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 618 m |
| Eastern Atlantic: in tropical waters. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 60-66. Eye large, its diameter greater than snout length. First dorsal fin with moderately elongated filament; pectoral fins reaching to rear level or anal fin origin. Color is generally light brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 1371). Body elongated; rather slender. Head slightly compressed; mouth large and broad. Lateral line is conspicuous, anteriorly slightly curved upward (Ref. 45854). Also Ref. 6606. |
| Most abundant around 300 m over soft bottom (Ref. 1371). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 26999. |
|
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
|
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