Moridae

Rhynchogadus hepaticus

Rhynchogadus hepaticus

Endemic Morid Fish of the Mediterranean Sea

• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Atlantic Ocean
• Fusiform
• Small

Rhynchogadus hepaticus is a species of morid cod known only from the Mediterranean Sea where it occurs in the Gulf of Naples and near to Messina. This fish is found at depths from 400 to 700 m (1,310 to 2,300 ft). This species grows to 10 cm (3.9 in) in standard length.