Salilota australis (Günther, 1878)

Tadpole codling

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Moridae
Synonyms	Haloporphyrus australis, Salilota bovei, ... more
Common names	More têtard, Bacalao criollo, Patagonian cod, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 30 - 1000 m

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 41°S - 59°S, 78°W - 55°W (Ref. 1371)

Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands and the Strait of Magellan.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59 - 70; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 54 - 63; Vertebrae: 52 - 54. A small variably shaped patch of teeth on head of vomer. Pectoral fin extending beyond anal fin origin. Ventral light organ present. Color uniformly brown; fins dark-edged (Ref. 1371). Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 27363).

Highest catches at 235 m. Females attain larger sizes than males. Larger individuals of both sexes move into deeper water. Utilized mainly for fishmeal; can be fried, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-3)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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