Southern Bastard Codling
Pseudophycis barbata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 63 cm
- For divers: safe
A codling of southern temperate waters, it keeps to hard bottom and exposed rocky reefs from the shallows down to about 300 metres. It feeds mainly on bottom living crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Moridae › Pseudophycis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282469.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Bastard Codling live?
- The Southern Bastard Codling (Pseudophycis barbata) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Southern Bastard Codling dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Bastard Codling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Bastard Codling get?
- The Southern Bastard Codling grows to about 63 cm.