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The Japanese codling (Physiculus japonicus) is a saltwater fish of the family Moridae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The Japanese codling is a cod-like fish of the morid cod family (Moridae) from the northwestern Pacific. The species has an elongate body with a small chin barbel and large eyes, adapted to the dim deep water. It lives on rough, rocky bottoms along the continental shelf and upper slope. As a bottom predator it probes with its chin barbel for small crustaceans, worms and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Japanese codling?
The Japanese codling has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Chin barbel and large eyes; bottom-dwelling deep-sea cod of rocky bottoms.
Where does the Japanese codling live?
The Japanese codling lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific; rough, rocky bottoms of the shelf and slope.
How big does the Japanese codling get?
The Japanese codling grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Japanese codling dangerous to humans?
No, the Japanese codling is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Japanese codling edible?
The Japanese codling is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Physiculus
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