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Physiculus hexacytus Parin, 1984 |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 230 - 340 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: submarine seamounts of the central and southern part of the Nazca Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-78; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 70-77; Vertebrae: 58-60. Short chin barbel; pyloric caeca 6; spindle-shaped light organ on abdomen near line linking ends of the bases of the pelvic fins; abdominal cavity extending to the level of the 8-9th ray of the anal fin. Caudal fin rounded. | |||
| Biology: | Type specimen taken from 330 m depth (Ref. 9068). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||