Japanese codling (Physiculus japonicus)

Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
- Main name: Japanese codling
- Climates: Subtropical, Temperate
- Habitat: Saltwater
- Native: Asia
- Distribution: Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Sea of Japan (East Sea)
Classification
- Genus: Physiculus - Physiculus
- Family: Moridae - Morid cods
- Order: Gadiformes - Cods
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Physiculus japonicus, known as the Japanese codling, is a bathydemersal fish found throughout waters surrounding Japan and the East China Sea. It can grow up to 35 cm.