Southern bastard codling
📖 Overview
Found on hard bottom, over exposed rocky reefs . Feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Nostrils immediately anterior to eye. Pyloric caeca 16 to 20. Color is reddish pink to pale brown dorsally, becoming lighter ventrally; dorsal, anal, and caudal fins dark-edged.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern bastard codling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 300 m. Subtropical; 31°S - 48°S, 112°E - 180°E Southwest Pacific: Around New Zealand and Australia, from Sydney to Perth, although apparently rare in the west.
🌿 Ecology
benthic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotella grandis | Ramsay | 1881 | Synonym |
| Physiculus barbatus | Günther | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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