New Zealand blue cod (Parapercis colias) fish species and information / pictures of New Zealand blue cod - Parapercis colias

New Zealand blue cod (Parapercis colias) fish species information

Scientific Name
Parapercis colias

Common Name
New Zealand blue cod

Biology
Inhabits rocky areas to a depth of 150 m (Ref. 9258). Carnivore which feeds mainly on small fish and crabs. Feeds by stalking its prey and swallowing it whole. Adults are home-ranging (Ref. 26966). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 58489.

Classification

Classified By
Forster, 1801
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sandperches (Pinguipedidae)

Distribution

Region
Southwest Pacific
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand.
Range
34°S - 52°S, 163°E - 175°W

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
52 m
Depth To - meters
150 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 52 - 150 m (Ref. 9072)
Trophic Level
3.87 s.e. 0.67 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
45.0 cm
Common Length
35.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.66; tm=2; tmax=17)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)