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As of 2010, after studies of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, the Mary River cod has been raised to full species status. This research reveals the Mary River cod's closest relative is the eastern freshwater cod
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The species is very territorial, staying in the same spot for 98% of the time, leaving only to feed and breed.
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818:Fish described in 1993
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270:eastern freshwater cod
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311:of their habitats by
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463:Fishes of Australia
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