Pseudophycis barbata Günther, 1863
Southern bastard codling
photo by Duffy, C.

Family:  Moridae (Morid cods)
Max. size:  63 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Around New Zealand and Australia, from Sydney to Perth, although apparently rare in the west.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Nostrils immediately anterior to eye. Pyloric caeca 16 to 20. Color is reddish pink to pale brown dorsally, becoming lighter ventrally; dorsal, anal, and caudal fins dark-edged.
Biology:  Found on hard bottom, over exposed rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans (Ref. 2156). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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