The Atlantic cod (pl.: cod; Gadus morhua) is a fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as cod or codling. [3] [n 1]

Atlantic cod are heavy-bodied with a large head, blunt snout, and a distinct barbel (a whisker-like organ, like on a catfish) under the lower jaw. Their coloring varies, ranging from light yellowish-green to red and olive, usually with darker speckles on the head, fins, tail, and body.

2025年1月18日 · cod, (genus Gadus), any of three or four species of large and economically important marine food fishes of the family Gadidae. Historically, the term cod referred to Atlantic cod ( Gadus morhua), a cold-water fish found on both sides of the North Atlantic.

2023年3月31日 · The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, is a species of benthopelagic fish belonging to the family Gadidae. It is a keystone species in North Atlantic marine ecosystems, playing a crucial role in the food web and supporting important commercial fisheries.

The Atlantic cod has been fished heavily for a thousand years. As fishing methods became more advanced, populations collapsed in the late 1990s. Learn more and see how to protect their habitat.

2019年4月9日 · Learn about the Atlantic Cod, including information about the cod's classification, habitat, distribution, reproduction, feeding and conservation status.

The Atlantic cod (pl.: cod; Gadus morhua) is a fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as cod or codling. Dry cod may be prepared as unsalted stockfish, and as cured salt cod or clipfish.