Author: (Forster, 1801)
FBname: Red codling
Comments: Found usually on soft muddy or sandy bottoms.  Also on rocky bottoms, in estuaries, bays and continental shelf (Ref. 9563).  In New Zealand, most abundant in 200 to 300 m along the edge of the continental shelf.  May be found at depths exceeding 700 m (Ref. 9258).  Feeds primarily on fishes, cephalopods, crabs and other crustaceans.  Utilized as frozen fillets as well as fish blocks; eaten steamed, fried, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).