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Lepidion ensiferus (Günther, 1887) Patagonian codling |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 800 - 1000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: along the coast of South Africa, from the Cape to East London. Southwest Atlantic: from about 39° to 55°S (Ref. 1371). Southern Ocean: South Georgia Island and the sub-Antarctic islands of the Indian Ocean (Ref. 45488). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 56-59; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-48; Vertebrae: 55-55. Posterior nostril immediately anterior to eye. Lateral line system on head with pores. Pyloric caeca about 10 (Ref. 1371). Caudal fin not obviously forked. Body brown; gill cover and all fins dark brown (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the upper slope. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||