Rhynchogadus hepaticus (FacciolĂ , 1884)
photo by Costa, F.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 400 - 700 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: known only from the Gulf of Naples and at Messina in the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0
Biology:  Rare species of deep waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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