Notophycis marginata (Günther, 1878)

Dwarf codling

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Moridae
Synonyms	Lotella marginata, Austrophycis marginata, Physiculus marginatus, ... more
Common names	Dwarf cod, Forkbeard cod, Flatnose codling, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 24.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Benthopelagic; marine; depth range ? - 1200 m (Ref. 1371)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 32°S - 61°S

Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: off southern Patagonia along the Argentine slope to 40°S and the Chilean coast to about 46°S. Southwest Pacific: on the rises to the east and south of New Zealand and off New South Wales and Tasmania in Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65 - 71; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 52 - 56; Vertebrae: 51 - 53. Eye large, its diameter equal or greater than postorbital length of the head. Chin barbel present. Color pale pinkish; dorsal fin dusky distally; a dark spot at the tip of the first dorsal fin (Ref. 1371). Usually unpaired fins margined with black (Ref. 27363).

A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Living from the inner shelf, in far southern South America, to depths beyond 1000 m.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Medium

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Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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