Red Cod, Pseudophycis bachus

Scientific name: Pseudophycis bachu
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A Red Cod at a depth of 12m, Tranmere, Tasmania, 15 April 2010. Image: William White
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Fast Facts

  • Classification
    Genus
    Pseudophycis
    Species
    bachu

A Red Cod at a depth of 12 m, Tranmere, Tasmania, 15 April 2010.

Notes

The Red Cod and Bastard Red Cod, Pseudophycis breviuscula, are similar-looking species.  The Red Cod is usually greyish above and pink below.  The Bastard Red Cod, however, is reddish brown above and whitish below.  They can also be separated by differences in scale counts.