atlantic cod
| Scientific name | Gadus morhua |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Gadidae |
| Genus | Gadus |
Introduction
Gadus morhua, commonly known as atlantic cod, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size200 cm
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Longevity25 year
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Patternponctuations
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size200 cm
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Longevity25 year
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the atlantic cod ?
This fish has the particularity to possess several pairs of barbels, which allow him to search the bottom and to detect the food thus moved.
The atlantic cod measures between 100 and 200 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and blanc body. The also has noir ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The atlantic cod is a fish living in shoals naturally found mid-depth and near surface. This species is carnivorous .
Although the atlantic cod is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The atlantic cod is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature1 - 10 °C
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Depth0 - 600 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The atlantic cod is most often found at a depth between 0m and 600m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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