Cod
Greenland Cod
Gadus ogac
SaltwaterGadidaeLeast Concern
About
The Greenland cod is a relatively small cod species with a streamlined body. It is often found in shallow, inshore waters and exhibits a preference for colder temperatures.
- Average size
- 12-20 inches, 2-5 lbs
- Colors
- Olive green to brown dorsally, lighter on the sides, and pale ventrally. May have darker spots or mottling.
- Diet
- Primarily crustaceans (amphipods, copepods), small fish, and marine invertebrates.
- Region
- Not found in the US. Primarily found in the Arctic and Northwest Atlantic, including Greenland, Canada, and parts of Russia.