Lotella rhacina (Forster, 1801)
Rock cod
Lotella rhacina
photo by Schulz, S.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 90 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Australia (including Lord Howe Island) and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 42-56
Biology:  A benthic species which occurs in the continental shelf and in inshore waters (Ref. 7300, 75154). Often found in caves (Ref.9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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