Species ID
View AllMaori Rockcod
( Epinephelus undulatostriatus )
Description
Other names
Maori Cod, Maori, Maori Rock-Cod, Red-speckled Rock-Cod, Rockcod
Photos courtesy of David Fox, QLD
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Serranidae (sea basses, cods and groupers)
- Can grow to 61cm in length
- Found on Australia’s east coast between NSW and QLD
- Frequents reef environments, usually in caves and under ledges
- Will take baits and lures, particularly soft plastics
- Good eating