Blue Cod [Parapercis colias]
Description
A species found around New Zealand and the Chatham Islands at depths of up to 150 m. They have a distinctive blue color with white spots. Known for their aggressive behavior, Blue Cod are solitary creatures that establish territories and defend them fiercely.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Morid Cod
Moridae
|
| Genus |
Morid Cod
Mora
|