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Australian Red Cod

Pseudophycis palmata

Seabook: Australian Red Cod

Max Size

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Max Weight

Max Depth

375 m

Description

Description A large greyish to greyish-pink cod becoming whitish below with a pale upper jaw, a narrow black margin on the dorsal, caudal and anal fins, a distinct dark blotch or spot on the pectoral-fin base (not extending dorsally onto body), and a white chin barbel and pelvic fins. Specimens over 15 cm SL have a truncate t... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
black
brown
grey
silver
yellow
green
red

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary