Species catalogue

Tusk

Order Gadiformes

Family Gadidae

Marine fish with elongated body. Barbel on present on chin, none on snout, its length equal to eye diameter. Color is variable; dorsally dark red-brown or green brown to yellow shading into pale color on belly. Young specimens may have six transverse yellow bands on sides. Vertical fins with dark margin rimmed with white.

Characteristics

FAO code
USK

Specie
Brosme brosme

Type
White fish

FAO Fishing Areas