Bearded Cod
Pseudophycis Barbata
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePseudophycis Barbata
Other namesBearded Codfish, Bearded Rock Cod, Bearded Southern Rock Cod, Beardy, Common Rock Cod, Slimy Cod, Southern Bastard Codling, Southern Bastard Rock Cod, Southern Rock Cod
SizeUp to 70 cm (27.5 in)
WeightUp to 6 kg (13 lb)
FamilyDeepsea Cod / Moridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, rocky reefs, caves, crevices & other hard bottom rocky areas
