Red Rock Cod (species: Scorpaena jacksoniensis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Scorpaena jacksoniensis
Red Rock Cod


©John Turnbull: Red Rock Cod (Scorpaena jacksoniensis)

©John Turnbull: Red Rock Cod (Scorpaena jacksoniensis)

©John Turnbull: Juvenile Red Rock Cod (Scorpaena jacksoniensis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpaenidae
Genus Scorpaena
Species Scorpaena jacksoniensis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 33.7 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 73 m

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in the coastal waters of eastern Australia, from southern Queensland to Victoria. They are common in rocky coastal reefs. (Fishbase)

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