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Maccullochella ikei Rowland, 1986 Clarence river cod |
| Family: | Percichthyidae (Temperate perches) | |||
| Max. size: | 66 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits pristine sections of clear, flowing, rocky streams strewn with logs and other woody debris. Life history and general biology are similar to that of the Murray cod; however, it has a slightly slower growth rate. Spawns in spring when water temperatures exceed 16°C (Ref. 44894). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||