ANIMAL SPECIES:Barramundi Cod, Chromileptes altivelis (Valenciennes, 1828)
The Barramundi Cod occurs widely throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. Adults are often found in silty reef areas while juveniles live in shallow water and are occasionally seen in rock pools at low tide.
Identification
The Barramundi Cod is easily recognised by its concave dorsal head profile and the scattered black spots on its body and fins.
Size range
The Barramundi Cod grows to 70 cm in length.Distribution
It occurs widely throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific.
In Australia it is found in tropical and subtropical waters. On the west coast adults are found as far south as Dirk Hartog Island, while on the east coast juveniles which come down with the East Australian current, are found as far south as Sydney.
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Barramundi Cod specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Habitat
The species is often found in silty reef areas to a depth of at least 40 m. Juveniles live in shallow water and are occasionally seen in rock pools at low tide.
Classification
- Species:
- altivelis
- Genus:
- Chromileptes
- Family:
- Serranidae
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Allen, G.R. 1997. Marine Fishes of Tropical Australia and South-east Asia. Western Australian Museum. Pp. 292.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1993. Coastal Fishes of South-Eastern Australia. Crawford House Press. Pp. 437.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen & J.E. Hanley. 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol.7 Pisces Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra: Australian Biological Resources Survey. Pp. i-xii, 1-665.
- Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.
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A Barramundi Cod at the wreck of the Yongala View full size
Erik Schlögl
© Erik Schlögl
A larval Barramundi Cod collected at Lizard Island View full size
Tom Trnski
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