The red codling or hoka[1] (Pseudophycis bachus) is a morid cod of the genus Pseudophycis, restricted to New Zealand[a], from the surface to 700 m. A closely related species, Pseudophycis barbata, is found in Australia. It reaches lengths up to 90 cm. P. bachus is a food source for the diving yellow-eyed penguin, Megadyptes antipodes.

Red codling
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gadiformes
Family: Moridae
Genus: Pseudophycis
Species:
P. bachus
Binomial name
Pseudophycis bachus
Synonyms
  • Enchelyopus bachus Forster, 1801
  • Lotella bachus (Forster, 1801)
  • Physiculus bachus (Forster, 1801)

Red Cod is in the "Worst Choice (Don't eat)" section of the Forest & Bird Best Fish Guide.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ Although, at least according to the Tasmanian government department that regulates fishing, Pseudophycis bachus is found in Tasmanian waters (outside New Zealand), along with the "closely related" Pseudophycis barbata mentioned here.[2] It states:

    Pseudophycis barbata: Often confused with another cod species found in Tasmania, the red cod, Pseudophycis bachus, which has a black spot behind its gill covers.

References

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  1. ^ Ed. Rainer Froese and Daniel Pauly. 2006
  2. ^ Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Government of Tasmania (2015). "Sea fishing and aquaculture: Bearded Rock Cod". dpipwe.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 6 September 2021. Pseudophycis barbata: Often confused with another cod species found in Tasmania, the red cod, Pseudophycis bachus, which has a black spot behind its gill covers.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Forest and Bird (30 Apr 2018). "Best Fish Guide — Pocket Guide". www.forestandbird.org.nz. Retrieved 6 September 2021.

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