Japanese codling
(Physiculus japonicus)
Image source: Jo's Animal Database
Classification
Species:
Physiculus japonicus
Genus:
Physiculus
Family: Moridae - Morid cods
Order: Gadiformes - Cods
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Japanese codling
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climates:
Subtropical, Temperate
Native to coast of:
Asia
Physiculus japonicus, known as the Japanese codling, is a bathydemersal fish found throughout waters surrounding Japan and the East China Sea.
It can grow up to 35 cm.