Black Southern Cod

Scale on lateral line 43 (upper), 8 (lower). Caudal fin subtruncate. Body brownish above and paler below, with irregular broad dark blotches on body. First dorsal fin with a black spot covering greater part of it. First dorsal and caudal fins variegated with series of small dark spots (Ref. 27363).

Male parental care (Ref. 57915).

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 30

Males guard the nesting sites (Ref. 57915).