Southern Codling
Urophycis floridana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A member of the hake family, the southern codling stays mostly in water shallower than 300 metres, feeding on crustaceans, worms, and fish. It moves into bays and coastal shallows as the weather turns cold.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Phycidae › Urophycis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158990.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Codling live?
- The Southern Codling (Urophycis floridana) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Southern Codling dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Codling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Codling get?
- The Southern Codling grows to about 35 cm.