| Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes) |
| 56.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 71 cm SL (female) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 95 m |
| South Amercia: Patagonia, Argentina. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 38-51; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 37-39. Body elongated and slender. Superior profile of the head with a depression above the eyes. Upper border of the opercular membrane inclined, descending from its origin, moving away from lateral line. Ocular diameter relatively large. Lateral line with 123-126 oblique rows of scales. First gill arch with 12-17 gill rakers (Ref. 50605). |
| Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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