Rhynchogadus hepaticus

(Rhynchogadus hepaticus)

Description

Rhynchogadus hepaticus is a species of morid cod known only from the Mediterranean Sea where it occurs in the Gulf of Naples and near to Messina. This fish is found at depths from 400 to 700 m (1,300 to 2,300 ft). This species grows to 10 cm (3.9 in) in standard length.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Gadiformes
Family:Moridae
Genus:Rhynchogadus
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