Potato cod

(Epinephelus tukula)

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Description

The potato cod,Epinephelus tukula (also called potato grouper or potato bass) is a least concern fish as labeled by the IUCN Red List,and a native fish in Australia The potato cod is also a native to many other Asian countries.It can reach a length of 8.5 feet and can weigh as much as 110 kilograms (240 pounds).Although considered harmless,the potato rockcod is inquisitive,and on rare occasions,large individuals may be aggressive.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Serranidae
Genus:Epinephelus
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