Rock cod
📖 Overview
A benthic species which occurs in the continental shelf and in inshore waters . Often found in caves.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 52 - 72; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 42 - 56.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rock cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 90 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Australia (including Lord Howe Island) and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Beardie · Beardie Cod · Kelp Rock Cod · Largetooth Beardie · Ling · Rock Cod · rock-cod · Small-scaled Rock Cod |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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