Pacific tomcod
Microgadus proximus
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Saltwater
Overview
Pacific tomcod (Microgadus proximus) is a marine fish of the family Gadidae (Cods), in the order Gadiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–275 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-275m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-275m
Angelinformationen
Sportfisch
Ja
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Gadiformes (Cods) |
| Familie | Gadidae (Cods) |
| Arten | Microgadus proximus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Pacific tomcod get?
Pacific tomcod can grow up to 30.5 cm long.
What family does Pacific tomcod belong to?
Pacific tomcod (Microgadus proximus) belongs to the family Gadidae (Cods) in the order Gadiformes (Cods).
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