Common Mora

Eyes relatively large, greater than snout length in diameter. Anal fin originating near midlength of body, deeply indented at midlength, sometimes appearing as two. Ventral light organ absent. Color is generally gray.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54 - 59; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 18 - 21

Recorded from the upper continental slope. Occasionally found at 50 m. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as food of terrestial origin, including garbage.

Recorded from the upper continental slope (Ref. 9563). Occasionally found at 50 m. Feeds on fishes, crustaceans, mollusks and other invertebrates as well as food of terrestrial origin, including garbage. Probably a winter and early spring spawner (Ref . 4774). Minimum depth from Ref. 106682.

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: reliable: based on ex-vessel price for this species