Where Does Murray River Cod Live?

Murray River Cod lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Murray River Cod

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in deeper pools, snags (submerged timber), and areas with complex cover, but will move into shallower areas for feeding and spawning.

Environment

Large, slow-flowing rivers, anabranches, and billabongs of the Murray-Darling Basin. Prefers areas with abundant submerged timber (snags), rock bars, and undercut banks for shelter and ambush points. Requires clear to turbid water conditions.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Murray-Darling River system in southeastern Australia, spanning New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and southern Queensland.

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