Southern Rock Cod illustration
Species

Southern Rock Cod

Scorpaena papillosa
Also known as Southern Red Scorpionfish · Chained Scorpionfish · Common Red Gurnard · Common Red Rock Cod · Coral Perch · Red Rock Cod · Southern Red Scorpioncod · Southern Rockcod
Tier 5light tackleNSWSAWATAS
0 waypoints12–21 cm (max 30 cm) typical

Overview: about southern rock cod

Small but feisty cod found in southern estuaries and reefs off NSW, SA, WA and TAS. Target with small jigs, soft plastics or bait in 5-50m over seagrass or reef structure. Handle with care due to venomous spines.

Biology: Southern Rock Cod size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Estuary, Offshore, Reef, Seagrass
Typical size
12–21 cm (max 30 cm)
Depth range
5–50 m
Diet
many different invertebrates, including crustaceans
Global range
Indo-West Pacific

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