Urophycis brasiliensis (Kaup, 1858)

Brazilian codling

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Phycidae
Synonyms	Phycis brasiliensis, Laemonema longifilis, ... more
Common names	Phycis brésilien, Brótola brasileña, Hake, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6077)

Environment

Demersal; non-migratory; marine; depth range 24 - 190 m

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 15°S - 43°S, 43°W - 17°W

Southwest Atlantic: southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 62 - 69; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 43 - 46. Body elongated; head small; eyes small. First dorsal-fin ray elongated; pelvic fins extending beyond the origin of the anal fin. Mottled pattern on back and upper sides.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5044

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-3)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	Low

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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