Family: |
Moridae (Morid cods) |
Max. size: |
41 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 370 - 916 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: off Natal and off the west coast of South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-65; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-52. Body greyish-pink in color, vertical fins darker (Ref. 6606). |
Biology: |
Found on the continental slope. Rarely collected. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 57178. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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