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Pseudophycis breviuscula (Richardson, 1846) Northern bastard codling |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 220 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand, New South Wales to Western Australia, including Tasmania, less common to the west. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Pyloric caeca 6 to 8. Color is brown to pink-brown, becoming lighter ventrally; dorsal, anal, and caudal fins dark-edged. | |||
| Biology: | Found over hard bottom. Rarely seen during the day. Swims close to the bottom at night. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||