Lepidion eques (Günther, 1887)
North Atlantic codling
Lepidion eques
photo by Orlov, A.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 1400 m
Distribution:  North Atlantic: Bay of Biscay, along the western slopes of the British Isles, along the Iceland-Faroe Ridge of Iceland, Greenland, Davis Straits, Northern Labrador and the Grand Banks of Labrador. Rare in the western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Also Ref. 4774.


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