Looking for an ID on this fish... (Australian Red Cod)

[Juzzbott]

Hey everyone, 

Looking for an ID on this fish please... been looking online but can't seem to find a photo that matches the single fin underneath and the two feelers under the mouth. 

Caught in Beachport SA off the jetty.

Thanks, 

Justin

[Blackfish]

Just heard from someone far more knowledgeable than me.

Australian Red Cod Pseudophycis palmate

 

[JustJames]

I don't think it's a ling, ling are more eel like.

 

I think it's this guy (Southern Rock Cod):

https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-guide/catch-limits-and-closed-seasons/types-of-fish/marine-and-estuarine-scale-fish/southern-rock-cod-rock-cod-all-species

[dirvin21]

Rock Ling, Genypterus tigerinus or a Pink Ling, Genypterus blacodes, the tail is a bit off but closest Ican find

 

 

[rickmarlin62]

Ling or beardie

[noelm]

Yep, that’s the one, you catch them here now and then, but they are mainly in more southern waters, very slightly different to our horrible, slimy Rock Ling…….yyeewww

[Juzzbott]

Thanks everyone for the help

[JustJames]

Two red hot tips for ID'ing fish:

 

1. Use google image search on your pic of a fish.  This is what I did with the pic of a fish posted here.

2. Join i-Naturalist, which lets you upload pics to get them ID'd.  It's great for anything from fungi to birds and everything in between.

[noelm]

Best bet is to buy an identification book suitable for your general area, a very good one is “fish of the southern ocean” or something like that, it’s perfect for NSW fish.

[mrsswordfisherman]

2 hours ago, Blackfish said:

Just heard from someone far more knowledgeable than me.

Australian Red Cod Pseudophycis palmate

 

Thanks @Blackfish your contact is very accurate
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