Parapercis colias (Forster, 1801)
New Zealand blue cod
Parapercis colias
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; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 24.07.15
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 12.09.94

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