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Moridae (Morid cods)
Etymology: Physiculus: Diminutive of Greek, physa = tube. More on author: Alcock.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 234 m (Ref. 46206). Tropical, preferred ?
Indian Ocean.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba, 1990. FAO species catalogue. Vol. 10. Gadiform fishes of the world (Order Gadiformes). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of cods, hakes, grenadiers and other gadiform fishes known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(10). Rome: FAO. 442 p. (Ref. 1371)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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