Jump to content
  • 0

Fish ID anyone? (Purple Cod)


VietGod

Question

Found this in Botany Bay a few weeks back...asked around FB etc most people say it's a Wirrah but I've caught many Wirrahs before this is not a Wirrah in my opinion...didn't taste like an old boot that's for sure, according to the fortunate family I gave it to, possibly the best fish they've ever tasted.

Anyone else ever come across this species of Cod/Groper before? It was around 55-60cm, weighed approximately 3-4 kilos.

It's definitely not the protected Black Cod so please don't go there please folks...I emailed the Australian Museum also...no reply to date.

Thanks guys.

post-3359-0-57056000-1457917749_thumb.jpg

Edited by VietGod
Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 answers to this question

Recommended Posts

  • 0

Adsy91: That's a Wirrah...hahaha.

Haha bloody google images have done me again!

Blue maori cod Epinephelus cyanopodus

it is a member of the family Serranidae (gropers)

Have seen a large one taken in Port Hacking

i thought they were almost white on the belly?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...