Murray cod - Wikipedia
The Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) is a large Australian predatory freshwater fish of the genus Maccullochella in the family Percichthyidae. [3] Although the species is called a cod in the vernacular, it is not related to the Northern Hemisphere marine cod species.
Murray cod - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) is a large Australian predatory freshwater fish of the genus Maccullochella in the family Percichthyidae. Although the species is called a cod in the vernacular, it is not related to the Northern Hemisphere marine cod (Gadus) species.
Murray Cod, Maccullochella peelii (Mitchell, 1838) - The ...
The Murray Cod is Australia's largest freshwater fish. It is a prized angling species that can grow to a length of 1.8 m and weight of 113.5 kg.
Murray Cod - NSW Department of Primary Industries
Murray Cod, also referred to as cod or codfish, were once abundant throughout the Murray-Darling river system, but overfishing and environmental changes have drastically reduced its numbers.
Murray Cod, Maccullochella peelii ... - Fishes of Australia
The iconic Murray Cod is the largest freshwater bony fish in Australia. This elongate, deep bodied fish has a broad, depressed head, a short rounded snout and a large mouth with the lower jaw protruding slightly, and jaws extending beyond the eyes. The soft dorsal, anal and caudal fins are large and rounded.
Australian endangered species: Murray Cod - The Conversation
Mar 14, 2013 · The Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) is the largest native Australian freshwater fish species, and is probably the most iconic. The species’ credentials are impressive: it can live for more...
Murray cod - Maccullochella peelii
Murray cod is an icon of the MDB and forms the basis of a popular recreational fishery in south-eastern Australia where it is often stocked into rivers, dams and lakes. The species is important in Aboriginal lore: a huge Murray cod is responsible for forming the Murray River and all its fishes.
Murray Cod (Maccullochella peelii) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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Murray cod: Fishing Regulations, Lures, Behavior, and Prime ...
The Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, native to Australia's Murray-Darling River system. It is a highly prized species in recreational fishing, known for its impressive size and strength.
Maccullochella peelii, Murray cod : fisheries, aquaculture ...
Feb 13, 2016 · The Murray cod is one of the world's largest freshwater fish (Ref. 6390). They live in a wide range of habitats, from clear, rocky streams to slow flowing, turbid rivers and billabongs (Ref. 27498). They are generally found in waters to 5 m deep, in sheltered areas with cover from rocks, timber or overhanging banks.
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