Bloomfield River Cod

Interesting Info

• The Bloomfield River Cod is a freshwater fish species found only in the Bloomfield River catchment area in Queensland, Australia.
• This fish species is also known as the “jungle perch” or “Bloomfield jungle perch”.
• The fish has a distinctive appearance, with a brown or olive-green body and a large, flattened head.
• Bloomfield River Cod primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and insects.
• Its habitat consists of freshwater rivers, streams, and pools with clear, flowing water and rocky substrates. The species prefers areas with overhanging vegetation and submerged logs and branches, where it can hide from predators and ambush prey.
• The fish has a complex reproductive cycle that involves migrations upstream to spawn in the upper reaches of rivers and streams during the wet season.
  Bloomfield River Cod can lay thousands of eggs, which are fertilized externally by males. The eggs are adhesive and stick to surfaces such as rocks or vegetation.
• The species is considered threatened, with populations declining due to habitat loss and overfishing.
• The species is known for its slow growth and late maturity, with some individuals taking up to 10 years to reach sexual maturity.
• In captivity, Bloomfield River Cod have been known to live for up to 20 years or more.