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rock cod
Closeup of a rock cod showing its great camoflage

Up close and personal with a rock cod or "beardie".

  • Lotella rhacina
  • They are also known as beardie in Australia.
  • They may grow up to 50cm in length.
  • They are found in caves in bays and coastal reefs. They are frequently found inshore and inhabit shallow waters in the continental shelf with typical depth of 10 to 90 metres.