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Lepidion eques (Günther, 1887) North Atlantic codling |
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photo by
Orlov, A. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 39 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 1400 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Atlantic: Bay of Biscay, along the western slopes of the British Isles, along the Iceland-Faroe Ridge of Iceland, Greenland, Davis Straits, Northern Labrador and the Grand Banks of Labrador. Rare in the western Atlantic. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||