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Fish, Yellow Cod

Scientific name:

Parapercis gilliesi

Maori name:

Other names:

Fish, Yellow weever

Category:

Fish

Phylum:

Chordata

Class:

Actinopterygii

Family:

Pinguipedidae

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Common habitat(s):

Rocky Reef Subtidal

Other information:

Feeding:

Predator

Distribution:

New Zealand

Edibility:
Edible

Edible

Size:

Shoulder width Sized

Identification:

Similar to Blue Cod. Yellow in colour with grey or brown bands

Habitat:

Widespread but uncommon. Usually found in deeper water 100-200m.

Diet:

Predator

Lifestyle:

Notes:

References:

NZ Marine Fishes: Paul
Paulin, C., A. Stewart, C. Roberts and P. McMillan, 1989. New Zealand fish: a complete guide. National Museum of New Zealand Miscellaneous Series No. 19. 279 p.