Tasmanian codling | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Gadiformes |
Family: | Moridae |
Genus: | Eeyorius Paulin, 1986 |
Species: | E. hutchinsi
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Binomial name | |
Eeyorius hutchinsi Paulin, 1986
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The Tasmanian codling (Eeyorius hutchinsi) is a species of morid cod only known from the waters around Tasmania and the Australian states of Western Australia and Victoria. It is found in relatively shallow waters at depths from 8 to 12 m (26 to 39 ft). This species grows to 26 cm (10 in) in total length. This is the only known species in its genus.