Girdled rock cod

Acanthistius cinctus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Longueur maximale

50,0 cm

Couleur

Brownish body with several broad …

Plage de profondeur

30-?m

Famille

Anthiadidae

À propos

A rock cod from southern Australian and southern African waters with pale rings forming a girdle pattern on its body. Inhabits rocky reefs at 10-50m. Important recreational species in Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	50,0 cm
Plage de profondeur	30-?m

Coloration

Brownish body with several broad dark brown saddle-band girdles crossing the back at regular intervals; pale cream interspaces between the darker girdles; belly paler; fins brownish with pale margins.

Habitat & Distribution

Rocky reef habitats of South Africa and southwestern Australia, at 5-50m depth. Found on rocky substrates in temperate to subtropical marine environments.

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

30-?m

Aire de répartition

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Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

A South African and Namibian reef fish with firm, mild white flesh. Edible and occasionally targeted by recreational anglers; suitable for grilling, frying, or baking whole.

Taxonomy

Ordre	Perciformes/Serranoidei
Famille	Anthiadidae
Espèces	Acanthistius cinctus

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Girdled rock cod?

A South African and Namibian reef fish with firm, mild white flesh. Edible and occasionally targeted by recreational anglers; suitable for grilling, frying, or baking whole.

How big does Girdled rock cod get?

Girdled rock cod can grow up to 50.0 cm long.

Where is Girdled rock cod found?

Eastern Indian Ocean restricted to western Australian coastal waters from Shark Bay north to the Kimberley region. Inhabits rocky reef systems and coral-associated habitats in the warm Leeuwin current-influenced coastal zone. Rocky reef habitats of South Africa and southwestern Australia, at 5-50m depth. Found on rocky substrates in temperate to subtropical marine environments.

What family does Girdled rock cod belong to?

Girdled rock cod (Acanthistius cinctus) belongs to the family Anthiadidae in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei.