Blue Cod
Photo: Anna Barnett
Young fish are blotched in varying shades of brown. Adults are usually green to blue-black above, with white on the belly. Can grow to 60cm and weigh up to Young fish are blotched in varying shades of brown. Adults are usually green to blue-black above, with white on the belly. Can weigh up to 3kg.
- Scientific Name
- Parapercis Colias
- Habitat
- Usually found offshore around N.Z. over reefs and sandy bottoms to 50 metres
- Temperament
- Predatory. Strongly territorial and any species that fit in its mouth will be eaten.
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 1000 litres and at least six months
- Diet
- This fish feeds mainly on small fish and crabs etc, so readily accepts all meaty goods
- Threatened Species
- A Quota fish, with a minimum legal size
- Special Requirements
- Good clean water and needs swimming space.
- Endemic
- Yes
- Size
- 60cm