Physiculus roseus Alcock, 1891
Rosy cod
Physiculus roseus
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  23 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 549 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Bay of Bengal in the eastern Indian Ocean to western Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the south China Sea; including New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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