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Physiculus rastrelliger

Physiculus rastrelliger, known as the hundred fathom mora, is a species of bathydemersal fish found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Jun 12, 2026
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Length
116 w
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Source
Hundred fathom mora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gadiformes
Family: Moridae
Genus: Physiculus
Species:
P. rastrelliger
Binomial name
Physiculus rastrelliger

Physiculus rastrelliger, known as the hundred fathom mora, is a species of bathydemersal fish found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.1

Description

This species reaches a length of 25.0 cm (9.8 in).2

References

References

  1. Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba, 1990. FAO species catalogue. Vol. 10. Gadiform fishes of the world (Order Gadiformes). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of cods, hakes, grenadiers and other gadiform fishes known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(10). Rome: FAO. 442 p.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Physiculus rastrelliger". FishBase. February 2015 version.