''Lepidion'' is a genus of
morid cod
The Moridae are a family of cod-like fishes, known as codlings, hakelings, and moras.
Morids are marine fishes found throughout the world, and may be found at depths to , although most prefer shallower waters. In appearance, they greatly resembl ...
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Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:
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Lepidion capensis
''Lepidion'' is a genus of morid cods.
Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:
* '' Lepidion capensis'' Gilchrist, 1922
* '' Lepidion ensiferus'' ( Günther, 1887) (Patagonian codling)
* ''Lepidion eques
The North Atlanti ...
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Gilchrist, 1922
* ''
Lepidion ensiferus
''Lepidion'' is a genus of morid cods.
Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:
* ''Lepidion capensis'' Gilchrist, 1922
* '' Lepidion ensiferus'' ( Günther, 1887) (Patagonian codling)
* ''Lepidion eques
The North Atlantic ...
''
( Günther, 1887) (Patagonian codling)
* ''
Lepidion eques
The North Atlantic codling (''Lepidion eques'') is a species of fish in the family Moridae.
Name
The specific name ''eques'' means "knight", referring to the plume-like protuberance on its head; this is also reflected in the Icelandic name ''bl ...
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( Günther, 1887) (North Atlantic codling)
* ''
Lepidion guentheri''
( Giglioli, 1880)
* ''
Lepidion inosimae''
( Günther, 1887) (morid cod)
* ''
Lepidion lepidion''
( A. Risso, 1810) (Mediterranean codling)
* ''
Lepidion microcephalus''
Cowper, 1956 (small-headed cod)
* ''
Lepidion natalensis''
Gilchrist, 1922
* ''
Lepidion schmidti''
Svetovidov ( ru), 1936 (Schmidt's cod)
References
Moridae
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