Charcoal Mora
Physiculus nematopus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–1272 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small deepsea cod relative, the charcoal mora ranges along the bottom and up into open water from around 18 metres to well past 1,200 metres. Its young haunt the scattering layer, and as they grow they switch from bottom feeding to picking plankton from midwater.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Moridae › Physiculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272504.
FAQ
- How deep does the Charcoal Mora live?
- The Charcoal Mora (Physiculus nematopus) is typically found at 18–1272 m.
- Is the Charcoal Mora dangerous to divers?
- The Charcoal Mora is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Charcoal Mora get?
- The Charcoal Mora grows to about 26 cm.