Red codling

The red codling or hoka (Pseudophycis bachus) is a morid cod of the genus Pseudophycis, restricted to New Zealand, from the surface to 700 m. A closely related species is found in Australia. Its length is up to 90 cm. P. bachus is a food source for the diving yellow-eyed penguin, Megadyptes antipodes.

Red Cod is in the "Worst Choice (Don't eat)" section of the Forest & Bird Best Fish Guide.