ANIMAL SPECIES:Maori Rockcod, Epinephelus undulatostriatus (Peters, 1867)
Juvenile Maori Rockcod have stripes on the side of the body and a wide black stripe along the upper side . Older fish have fine lines of dots. The species only occurs in Australian waters.
Alternative Names/s
Maori CodIdentification
The Maori Rockcod can be recognised by its pattern and colouration. Juveniles have stripes on the side of the body and a wide black stripe along the upper side and dorsal fin base. Older fish have fine lines of dots.
Size range
The species grows to 40 cm in length.Distribution
It is known from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Maori Rockcod specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Habitat
Coastal reefs and deep estuaries.
Classification
- Species:
- undulatostriatus
- Genus:
- Epinephelus
- Family:
- Serranidae
- Order:
- Perciformes
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
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Maori Rockcod, Epinephelus undulatostriatus View full size
David and Leanne Atkinson
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A Maori Rockcod at Halifax Park View full size
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A Maori Rockcod at Fly Point View full size
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