| Family: |
Gadidae (Cods and haddocks) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 100 - 1000 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: North Cape, Skagerrak to Bay of Biscay. Western Mediterranean (Ref.123983). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-29; Anal soft rays: 11-16. Vertebrae 39-43. Dull with dark flecks on head and back. |
| Biology: |
Over muddy bottoms. Spawns in spring. Important prey for several commercial fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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