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Muraenolepis marmorata Günther, 1880 Marbled moray cod |
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FAO |
| Family: | Muraenolepididae (Eel cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 44 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 780.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 1600 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southern Ocean: known only from the Crozet, Kerguelen and Heards islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0 | |||
| Biology: | Dwells on continental and insular shelves and slopes. Feeds on zooplankton. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||