Physiculus fulvus Bean, 1884
Hakeling
Physiculus fulvus
photo by JAMARC

 Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
 Max. size:  10.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 139 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 48-58. Dorsal and anal fin margins and posterior margin of caudal fin blackish; abdomen purplish; lips black (Ref. 13608).
 Biology:  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 20.01.98
 Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 23.01.07

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