Small-headed cod
The small-headed cod (Lepidion microcephalus) is a deepwater fish belonging to the morid cods family (Moridae), and related to the true cods (genus Gadus). It is also known as the long-finned cod. The descriptive alias highlights its long upper fin. It has a pronounced chin barbel. It is found in the Tasman Sea, including Bass Straits and is commercially harvested by both Australia and New Zealand. It has been found in continental shelf but typically its depth range is 750 - 1000 m . It may grow up to 48 cm.