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Maori Rockcod
Epinephelus undulatostriatus (Peters, 1867)
A 20 cm long Maori Rockcod photographed on a night dive at a depth of 24m, Halifax Park, New South Wales, February 2002.
A 20 cm long Maori Rockcod photographed on a night dive at a depth of 13m, Fly Point, Nelson Bay, New South Wales, February 2002.
The Maori Rockcod can be recognised by its pattern and colouration. Juveniles have stripes on the side of the body and a wide black stripe along the upper side and dorsal fin base. Older fish have fine lines of dots.
This species grows to 40 cm in length.
It is known from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.
It is also known as the Maori Cod.
View a map of the collecting localities of specimens in the Australian Museum Fish Collection.
Further reading
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
