Blue Cod is a species of fish endemic to New Zealand waters, they're a bottom dwelling fish and are usually caught in pots and have been fished for more than 80 years. Needless to say they are one our more known fish species and most New Zealander's would have had one on their plate at some point in their lives.


Body colour varies depending on age and sex. Large males are more distinctly blue with greenish sides and a golden brown stripe above each eye. Some females are mottled and show a trend towards shades of green. Juveniles are white with a broad band of brown along the side. The species has an elongated body with a smoothly sloping head and snout, short, low first dorsal fin, and long second dorsal fin.