Rockcod and Similar Species
Pseudophycis bachus
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Southern Hake
Merluccius australis
Key differences: Southern Hake has two dorsal fins and one anal fin, but lacks the prominent chin barbel of Pseudophycis bachus. Its body is typically more silvery and slender.
Ling
Genypterus blacodes
Key differences: Ling has a much more elongated, eel-like body and a continuous dorsal and anal fin that merge with the caudal fin, unlike the distinct fins of Pseudophycis bachus. Ling also lacks a chin barbel.
Hoki
Macruronus novaezelandiae
Key differences: Hoki has a very slender, tapering body and a single, very long dorsal fin and anal fin that extend to a pointed tail. It lacks the distinct two dorsal fins and chin barbel of Pseudophycis bachus.
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