Shortbeard codling (Laemonema barbatulum)

Scientific name: Laemonema barbatulum Goode & Bean, 1883

Shortbeard codling (Laemonema barbatulum)

The Shortbeard codling (Laemonema barbatulum) is a marine fish of the family Moridae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Canada to French Guiana.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 69-76; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 57 - 63. Body low and slender with small deciduous scales. Upper jaw reaching below middle of eye; teeth on jaws forming a band, outer series enlarged; first dorsal fin ray produced; anterior part of anal fin elevated; no distinct blackish mark on posterior end of dorsal and anal fins - last phrase conflicting with.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Laemonema barbatulum
Family
Moridae (Morid cods)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
33.0
Depth range
50–1620 m (164–5315 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 1620 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Canada to French Guiana.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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