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The Shortbeard codling (Laemonema barbatulum) is a saltwater fish of the family Moridae that grows up to 33 cm.
Description
The shortbeard codling is a deep-sea fish of the morid cod family (Moridae) from the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 33 cm and has a streamlined body with a short chin barbel, with which it probes the bottom, and thread-like elongated anterior pelvic-fin rays. It is a bottom dweller of the continental shelf and slope at considerable depth. As a bottom predator it feeds on small crustaceans, worms and small fishes. Owing to its deep habits the species is rarely seen and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shortbeard codling?
The Shortbeard codling has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Short chin barbel and thread-like elongated pelvic fin rays; deep-sea bottom-dweller.
Where does the Shortbeard codling live?
The Shortbeard codling lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Western Atlantic; continental shelf and slope at considerable depth.
How big does the Shortbeard codling get?
The Shortbeard codling grows to a maximum of about 33 cm.
Is the Shortbeard codling dangerous to humans?
No, the Shortbeard codling is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Shortbeard codling edible?
The Shortbeard codling is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Laemonema
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