Rhynchogadus hepaticus (FacciolĂ , 1884)
Rhynchogadus hepaticus
photo by Costa, F.

 Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
 Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 400 - 700 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: known only from the Gulf of Naples and at Messina in the Mediterranean.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0
 Biology:  Rare species of deep waters.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Papasissi, Christine - 25.10.90
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 25.08.94

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