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Lepidion inosimae (Günther, 1887) Morid cod |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 60.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 580 - 1100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: in temperate waters; Sagami Bay, Ramapo Bank and Emperor Seamounts (Japan); southeastern Australia, New Zealand north of Clatham Rise and off New Caledonia (Ref. 31777). Central Pacific (Ref. 58302). | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). Benthic or benthopelagic (Ref. 58302, 75154). The species is the largest in the family, an exceed 2 m in length (Ref. 31777). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||