FishincSpecies catalog
Pacific cod
Gadus macrocephalus
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) belongs to the family Gadidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Gadus macrocephalus |
|---|---|
| Family | Gadidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Cod family, Predators |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Heavy cod body
- Three separate dorsal fins and two anal fins
- A long barbel on the chin
- Brownish-grey back with many brown spots
- Pale lateral line
- Whitish belly
Pacific cod in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Pazifischer Kabeljau |
| French | Morue du Pacifique |
| Portuguese | Bacalhau-do-pacífico |
| Swedish | Stillahavstorsk |
| Norwegian | Stillehavstorsk |
| Romanian | Cod de Pacific |
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