Parapercis colias (Forster, 1801)
New Zealand blue cod
photo by Denny, C.

Family:  Pinguipedidae (Sandperches)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,500.0 g; max. reported age: 17 years
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 52 - 150 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
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.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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