Girdled rock cod

Acanthistius cinctus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

最大体长

50.0 cm

体色

Brownish body with several broad …

栖息水深

30-?m

科

Anthiadidae

简介

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
栖息水深	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.

水质类型

Saltwater

栖息水深

30-?m

地理分布

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食用性与烹饪

口味

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

目	Perciformes/Serranoidei
科	Anthiadidae
物种	Acanthistius cinctus

常见问题

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.