Moridae | |
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Shortbeard codling, Laemonema barbatulum | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Gadiformes |
Family: |
Moridae Moreau, 1881 |
Genera | |
Antimora |
Antimora
Auchenoceros
Eeyorius
Eretmophorus
Gadella
Guttigadus
Halargyreus
Laemonema
Lepidion
Lotella
Mora
Notophycis
Physiculus
Pseudophycis
Rhynchogadus
Salilota
Svetovidovia
Tripterophycis
The Moridae are a family of cod-like fishes, known as codlings, hakelings, and moras.
Morids are marine fishes found throughout the world, and may be found at depths to 2,500 m (8,200 ft), although most prefer shallower waters. In appearance, they greatly resemble the typical cods, from which can only be distinguished by their skeletal features and the structure of the swim bladder.
They grow up to 90 cm (35 in) long (red codling, Pseudophycis bachus).