Mediterranean codling (Lepidion lepidion)

Scientific name: Lepidion lepidion Risso, 1810

Mediterranean codling (Lepidion lepidion)

The Mediterranean codling (Lepidion lepidion) is a marine fish of the family Moridae. Native range: Mediterranean Sea, northwestern region.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lepidion lepidion
Family
Moridae (Morid cods)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
34.0
Depth range
500–2230 m (1640–7316 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 500 - 2230 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Mediterranean Sea: northwestern region.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming tmax>10)

Sources

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

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