Murray Cod,Maccullochella peelii

Reference

IB1476

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Temperate Perches - PERCICHTHYIDAE

Common Name

Murray Cod

Scientific Name

Maccullochella peelii

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Iconic Australian freshwater fish, the Murray Cod is highly
sought-after as sport or food fish. It can reach 1.8 m in length and weigh over 100 kg. It feeds on virtually anything that moves including fishes, turtles, crustaceans and even small water birds.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia