| Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
| Max. size: |
20.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 175 - 240 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: seamounts of the southern part of the Nazca Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 74-78; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 71-75; Vertebrae: 56-57. No chin barbel; very small round light organ on abdomen in front of the center of the distance between the end of the base of the pelvic fins and the anus; pyloric caeca 9-12; body cavity extending to level of 13-14th ray of the anal fin. Caudal fin rounded. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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