The red codling or hoka[1] (Pseudophycis bachus) is a morid cod of the genus Pseudophycis, restricted to New Zealand[a], from the surface to 700 m. A closely related species, Pseudophycis barbata, is found in Australia.

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.

[3] Pseudophycis barbata: Often confused with another cod species found in Tasmania, the red cod, Pseudophycis bachus, which has a black spot behind its gill covers.

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