Kingdom Animalia Genus Lepidion Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Moridae Scientific name Lepidion microcephalus Higher classification Lepidion Order Gadiformes | |
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Similar Lepidion, Gadiformes, Grenadier cod, Eucla cod, Lepidion lepidion | ||
The small-headed cod or long-finned cod, Lepidion microcephalus, is a deepwater fish belonging to the morid cod family (Moridae), and related to the true cods (genus Gadus). It is found in the Tasman Sea, including Bass Straits, and is commercially harvested by both Australia and New Zealand. It has been found on the continental shelf, but typically its depth range is from 750 to 1,000 m (2,460 to 3,280 ft). It grows to 48 centimetres (19 in) in total length.
The second common name is because its first dorsal fin is made up of long, filamentous rays. The pelvic fin is long, thin, and scythe-like, and it has a pronounced chin barbel.
The colour is grey-brown with a faint red tint on the body and black-edged median fins.
References
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