Moridae


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 resemble the typical cods, from which can only be distinguished by their skeletal features and the structure of the swim bladder.
They grow up to long.

Taxonomy

The following genera are known:Antimora Günther, 1878Auchenoceros Günther, 1889Eeyorius Paulin, 1986Eretmophorus Giglioli, 1889Gadella Lowe, 1843Guttigadus Taki, 1953Halargyreus Günther, 1862Laemonema Günther, 1862Lepidion Swainson, 1838Lotella Kaup, 1858Mora Risso, 1827Notophycis Sazonov, 2001Physiculus Kaup, 1858Pseudophycis Günther, 1862Rhynchogadus Tortonese, 1948Salilota Günther, 1887Svetovidovia Cohen, 1973Tripterophycis Boulenger, 1902
The following fossil genera are known:
An indeterminate fossil morid is known from the Late Oligocene or Early Miocene of Chubut, Argentina.