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Atlantic Cod vs Glasaugenbarsch

Gadus morhua verglichen mit Sander vitreus

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft Atlantic Cod Glasaugenbarsch
Wissenschaftlicher Name Gadus morhua Sander vitreus
Ordnung Gadiformes Perciformes
Familie Gadidae Percidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft Atlantic Cod Glasaugenbarsch
Maximale Länge 200,0 cm 107,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht 96,0 kg 11,3 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. Golden-olive to brassy-yellow flanks with a mottled pattern of saddle-like dark blotches; distinctive white tip on lower tail lobe; large glassy eyes with reflective tapetum.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft Atlantic Cod Glasaugenbarsch
Wassertyp Saltwater Brackish
Tiefenbereich 0-600m 0-27m
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 … Native to Canada and the northern United States, including the Great Lakes basin and major river drainages such as the Missouri and Ohio rivers. Introduced …
Lebensraum Neritic, estuaries Freshwater lakes and rivers of North America east of the Rockies, from Canada to Tennessee. Inhabits clear, deep lakes and large rivers over sand and …

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft Atlantic Cod Glasaugenbarsch
Sportfisch Ja Ja
Kampfbewertung — 5/10
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.

Glasaugenbarsch

Considered one of the best-tasting freshwater fish; sweet, flaky white flesh with very low fat. Ideal pan-fried, battered, or baked — a North American culinary favorite.

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.

Glasaugenbarsch

The walleye is the largest member of the perch family and the most sought-after freshwater food fish in North America. Its reflective eyes give it exceptional low-light vision, making dawn and dusk prime feeding times.

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