Salilota australis (Günther, 1878)
Tadpole codling
Salilota australis
photo by INIDEP

 Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
 Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 30 - 1000 m, oceanodromous
 Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands and the Strait of Magellan.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 54-63; Vertebrae: 52-54. A small variably shaped patch of teeth on head of vomer. Pectoral fin extending beyond anal fin origin. Ventral light organ present. Color uniformly brown; fins dark-edged (Ref. 1371). Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 27363).
 Biology:  Highest catches at 235 m. Females attain larger sizes than males. Larger individuals of both sexes move into deeper water. Utilized mainly for fishmeal; can be fried, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 11.02.08

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