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Class: Teleostei
Order: Gadiformes
Family: Melanonidae Melanonids

Genus: Melanonus

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Circumpolar in subantarct
Max. Length 18.7 cm SL
Melanonus gracilis Günther, 1878

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Melanonus gracilis
[Pelagic cod]

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Atlantic, Indian and Paci
Max. Length 28 cm TL
Melanonus zugmayeri Norman, 1930

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Melanonus zugmayeri
[Arrowtail]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Melanonus gracilis Pelagic cod Circumpolar in subantarct 18.7 SL 1878
Melanonus zugmayeri Arrowtail Atlantic, Indian and Paci 28 TL 1930



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