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Lotella rhacina (Forster, 1801) Rock cod |
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photo by
Schulz, S. |
| Family: | Moridae (Morid cods) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 90 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia (including Lord Howe Island) and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 42-56 | |||
| Biology: | A benthic species which occurs in the continental shelf and in inshore waters (Ref. 7300, 75154). Often found in caves (Ref.9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||