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Mediterranean codling (Lepidion lepidion) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lepidion lepidion

Common Name
Mediterranean codling

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Posterior nostril immediately anterior to eye. Lateral line system on head with pit but no pores. Pyloric caeca 8 to 10.

Classification

Classified By
Risso, 1810
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Morid cods (Moridae)

Distribution

Region
Mediterranean Sea
Distribution
Mediterranean Sea: northwestern region.
Range
44°N - 38°N, 1°W - 17°E

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
500 m
Depth To - meters
2230 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 500 - 2230 m
Trophic Level
3.56 s.e. 0.62 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
34.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming tmax>10)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated