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Salilota australis

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Salilota australis
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Salilota

Günther, 1887
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S. australis
Binomial name
Salilota australis
(Günther, 1878)

The tadpole codling, Salilota australis, is a species of morid cod found in the waters around the southern tip of South America and the Falkland Islands. It occurs at depths from 30 to 1,000 m (98 to 3,281 ft) and is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries. This species grows to 50 cm (20 in) in total length.

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Salilota australis". FishBase. June 2012 version.