Goldribbon Cod, Aulacocephalus temminckii Bleeker 1854
Other Names: Blue and Gold Soapfish, Gold Ribbon Grouper, Gold-ribbon Cod, Goldribbon Soapfish, Goldstripe Groper
A Goldribbon Cod, Aulacocephalus temminckii, at Izu Ocean Park, Japan . Source: Izuzuki / http://www.izuzuki.com/. License: CC by Attribution
Summary:
A deep blue cod with a yellow band running from the snout through the eye and along the back to the base of the caudal fin.
Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Aulacocephalus temminckii in Fishes of Australia, accessed 12 Oct 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3864
Goldribbon Cod, Aulacocephalus temminckii Bleeker 1854
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Distribution |
Inhabits caves and crevices in rocky reefs. |
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Biology |
Goldribbon Cod have a toxin called grammistin in their skin that gives a bitter taste. The amount of toxin produced increases when the fish is threatened. |
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Species Citation |
Aulacocephalus temminckii Bleeker, 1854, Verhand. Batav. Genoots. Kunst. Wetensch. 26: 12. Type locality: Nagasaki, Japan. |
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Author |
Dianne J. Bray |
