Patagonian codling
📖 Overview
Patagonian codling (Lepidion ensiferus), first described by Günther, 1887 is a large fish in the family Moridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 800 to 1000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 56 - 59; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 48; Vertebrae: 55. Posterior nostril immediately anterior to eye. Lateral line system on head with pores. Pyloric caeca about 10 . Caudal fin not obviously forked. Body brown; gill cover and all fins dark brown .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Patagonian codling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 800 - 1000 m. Deep-water; 39°S - 55°S Southeast Atlantic: along the coast of South Africa, from the Cape to East London.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Patagonian codling |
| 🌍CES | lepidion mečovitý |
| 🇫🇷French | Moro subantarctique |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | トガリソコクロダラ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 阿根廷雅鱈 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloporphyrus ensiferus | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
| Lepidion engiferus | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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