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.

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.

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.

The Murray Cod is Australia’s largest freshwater fish. The biggest recorded was 1.8m long and weighed 113kg! The cod’s size depends on its habitat, with those living in smaller waterways reaching at least 60cm and between 3kg to 4kg.

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...

Many Murray River groups believed that the wide reaches and bends of the Murray River were created by a giant Murray cod, swimming down the formerly narrow trickle to the sea, while being pursued by a dream-time hero.

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.

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 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.

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