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Physiculus nematopus Gilbert, 1890 Charcoal mora |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 1272 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California to Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 66-77; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 62-76; Vertebrae: 51-58. Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36399). | |||
| Biology: | Juveniles are often taken in or near scattering layer (Ref. 36399). Food habits change from feeding near the bottom to picking plankton from pelagic waters (Ref. 28023). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36399). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||