Deepwater Cod
📖 Overview
Deepwater Cod (Physiculus karrerae), first described by Paulin, 1989 is a medium-sized fish in the family Moridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 27.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75 - 82; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 73 - 81. Dorsal fins almost not connected by membrane .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater Cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 100 - 800 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | codling · Deepwater Cod |
| 🌍CES | morida Karrerové |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 卡勒小褐鱈 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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