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Lepidion natalensis Gilchrist, 1922 |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 41 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 370 - 1000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: off Natal and off the west coast of South Africa and Reunion Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-65; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-52. Body greyish-pink in color, vertical fins darker (Ref. 6606). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Rarely collected. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 57178. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||