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Parapercis colias (Forster, 1801) New Zealand blue cod |
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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. | |||
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| 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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