1826 Merluccius paradoxus Franca, 1960 Merlucciidae Merluccid hakes Gadiformes Teleostei Deep-water Cape hake Southeast Atlantic: Cape Frio, Namibia south to the Agulhas Bank and east to East London in South Africa. Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar Ridge (33°S,44°E). IIPB 495/1981 22 S 12 E 1979 Merluccius paradoxus 545 - 710 m IIPB 496/1981 22 S 12 E 1979 Merluccius paradoxus 545 - 710 m