New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Filament cod

Physiculus longifilis Weber, 1913
Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
115–320 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Filament cod is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Physiculus longifilis
Authority
Weber, 1913
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.6 cm
Depth Range
115–320 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 63; Vertebrae: 51. Coloration: Head and body pale pinkish tan, abdomen bluish. Branchiostegal membranes, snout, orbit rim and remaining scale pockets brown. Vertical fins dusky near tips, axil of pectoral fin dark brown. Light organ and anus black.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Filament cod is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Filament cod is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Filament cod is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 115 - 320 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
65
Anal Rays
63
Vertebrae
51

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Weber, 1913

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Filament Cod
🌍CES morida dlouhovlákná
🇨🇳Chinese 長絲小褐鱈

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

Occurrence density from GBIF View GBIF records ↗

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Filament cod ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.