Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Vulnerable Saltwater

最大体長

200.0 cm

最大体重

96.0 kg

体色

Brown to olive-green or grayish …

生息水深

0-600m

科

Gadidae

カテゴリ

Food Fish

概要

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
生息水深	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

水質タイプ

Saltwater

生息水深

0-600m

分布域

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.

国

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Atlantic Cod is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Atlantic Cod faces significant threats to its wild populations.

食用・料理情報

味

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.

釣り情報

ゲームフィッシュ

はい

おすすめ餌・ルアー

jigs, clams, cut bait, shrimp

Taxonomy

目	Gadiformes (Cods)
科	Gadidae (Cods)
種	Gadus morhua

Names in Other Languages

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

よくある質問

Can you eat 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.

How big does Atlantic Cod get?

Atlantic Cod can grow up to 200.0 cm long and weigh 96.0 kg.

Where is Atlantic Cod found?

Is Atlantic Cod endangered?

The conservation status of Atlantic Cod is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Atlantic Cod belong to?

Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) belongs to the family Gadidae (Cods) in the order Gadiformes (Cods).