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Salilota australis  (Günther, 1878)

Tadpole codling
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Classification / Names

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Gadiformes (Cods) > Moridae (Morid cods)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Marine; demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 30 - 1000 m

Climate / Range

Subtropical, preferred 8°C (Ref. 107945); 40°S - 57°S, 76°W - 55°W (Ref. 1371)

Distribution

Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Patagonian region of Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands and the Strait of Magellan.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-70; Anal spines: 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     Glossary (e.g. epibenthic)

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 (Ref. 115185)

Threat to humans

  Harmless



Human uses

Fisheries: minor commercial

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Estimates of some properties based on models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Trophic Level (Ref. 69278)
4.4   ±0.3 se; Based on diet studies.

Resilience (Ref. 69278)
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-3)

Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)
High vulnerability (61 of 100)
Price category (Ref. 80766)
Medium