|
Laemonema laureysi Poll, 1953 Guinean codling |
|
|
photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 618 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: in tropical waters. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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. | |||
| Biology: | Most abundant around 300 m over soft bottom (Ref. 1371). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 26999. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||