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Species catalogue
Pacific cod
Order
Gadiformes
Family
Gadidae
Marine fish with regularly ossified skeleton. The main difference with the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is in its larger head, which exceeds one third of the total length of the specimen. It has 3 dorsal and 2 anal fins, and a long chin barbel. Brown or gray dorsally, becoming paler ventrally; dark spots or vermiculating patterns on the sides. It can measure up to 1.19 m and weigh up to 23 kg.
Characteristics
FAO code
PCO
PCO
Specie
Gadus macrocephalus
Gadus macrocephalus
Type
White fish
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 61: the Northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean
- Area 67: the Northeastern part of the Pacific Ocean
- Area 77: the Eastern Central part of the Pacific Ocean
Fishing seasons
jan
feb
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
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sep
oct
International denominations
Germany
Pazifischer Kabeljau
France
Morue du Pacifique
Italy
Merluzzo del Pacifico
Portugal
Bacalhau do Pacífico
United Kingdom
Pacific cod
Japan
Madara
Fishing areas
