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Tripterophycis svetovidovi Sazonov & Shcherbachev, 1986 Brown grenadier cod |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 23.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 385 - 950 m | |||
| Distribution: | South Atlantic: Kit Range and Rui-Grande Peak. Indian Ocean: Madagascar Ridge. Western Central Pacific: Australia and New Caledonia. Southeast Pacific: Sala y Gomez Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54-63; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 103-105; Vertebrae: 69-71. Head and body pale tan with darker brown on snout and orbit, abdomen bluish with silvery sheen, fins dark blue-brown to black. | |||
| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||