Atlantic Cod vs Greater Amberjack

Gadus morhua verglichen mit Seriola dumerili

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Greater Amberjack
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Gadus morhua	Seriola dumerili
Ordnung	Gadiformes	Carangiformes
Familie	Gadidae	Carangidae
Conservation Status	Vulnerable	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Greater Amberjack
Maximale Länge	200,0 cm	200,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	96,0 kg	80,6 kg
Färbung	Brown to olive-green or grayish back densely speckled with small pale spots; pale lateral line clearly visible; belly white to cream; three distinct dorsal fins and two anal fins are yellowish-tan.	Olive-green to bluish back with a wide amber to golden-yellow mid-lateral stripe running from eye to tail; silvery-white belly; a dark diagonal stripe extends from snout through the eye to the dorsal fin.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Greater Amberjack
Wassertyp	Saltwater	Saltwater
Tiefenbereich	0-600m	1-385m
Verbreitungsgebiet	North Atlantic from the Labrador Sea and Grand Banks of Newfoundland east to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea. Historically abundant on the Georges and …	Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters including the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific. Commonly found around deepwater reefs, rocky outcrops, and offshore oil …
Lebensraum	Neritic, estuaries	Pelagic, coral reefs

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Atlantic Cod	Greater Amberjack
Sportfisch	Ja	Ja
Kampfbewertung	—	9/10
Weltrekord	—	—
Quecksilbergehalt	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Atlantic Cod

Iconic mild white flesh, low fat, and a flaky texture; the backbone of fish-and-chips and salt cod traditions worldwide. Currently Vulnerable; sustainable sourcing is strongly recommended.

Greater Amberjack

Firm, rich flesh with a moderately strong flavor; can carry parasites in tropical waters, requiring thorough cooking. Good grilled or baked; related to the highly prized Japanese hamachi.

Species Overview

Atlantic Cod

The Atlantic cod is one of the most historically important commercial fish species. Its mild, flaky white flesh has been a staple food in Europe for centuries. Overfishing caused the collapse of the Grand Banks fishery in 1992.

Greater Amberjack

The greater amberjack is the largest of the jacks, known for brutal head-shaking fights and powerful dives toward structure. Found near reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.