Morue de l'Atlantique

Gadus morhua

Vulnerable Saltwater

Longueur maximale

200,0 cm

Poids maximum

96,0 kg

Couleur

Brown to olive-green or grayish …

Plage de profondeur

0-600m

Famille

Gadidae

Catégorie

Food Fish

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	200,0 cm
Maximum Weight	96,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-600m

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-600m

Aire de répartition

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 Flemish Cap banks; severely overfished in the 20th century.

Pays

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Morue de l'Atlantique is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Morue de l'Atlantique faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Appât recommandé

jigs, clams, cut bait, shrimp

Taxonomy

Ordre	Gadiformes (Cods)
Famille	Gadidae (Cods)
Espèces	Gadus morhua

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Morue de l'Atlantique
Spanish	Bacalao del Atlántico

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Morue de l'Atlantique?

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.

How big does Morue de l'Atlantique get?

Morue de l'Atlantique can grow up to 200.0 cm long and weigh 96.0 kg.

Where is Morue de l'Atlantique found?

Is Morue de l'Atlantique endangered?

The conservation status of Morue de l'Atlantique is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Morue de l'Atlantique belong to?

Morue de l'Atlantique (Gadus morhua) belongs to the family Gadidae (Cods) in the order Gadiformes (Cods).