Guinean codling (Laemonema laureysi)

Scientific name: Laemonema laureysi Poll, 1953

Guinean codling (Laemonema laureysi)

The Guinean codling (Laemonema laureysi) is a marine fish of the family Moridae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, in tropical waters.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 60 - 66. Eye large, its diameter greater than snout length. First dorsal fin with moderately elongated filament; pectoral fins reaching to rear level or anal fin origin. Color is generally light brown, lighter ventrally. Body elongated; rather slender. Head slightly compressed; mouth large and broad. Lateral line is conspicuous, anteriorly slightly curved upward. Also.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Laemonema laureysi
Family
Moridae (Morid cods)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Depth range
200–618 m (656–2028 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 618 m, usually 300 - ? m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: in tropical waters.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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