Gadus morhua

Various fishes

  • Atlantic Cod
  • Dorsch
  • Kabeljauw
  • Morue franche, Cabillaud
  • bacalao del Atlántico
  • merluzzo bianco

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 600 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 200 cm
  • Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!