Cod
Pacific Cod
Gadus macrocephalus
SaltwaterGadidaeLeast Concern
About
Pacific Cod are bottom-dwelling fish with a long, slender body and a rounded tail. They are opportunistic feeders and are known to migrate seasonally for spawning.
- Average size
- 20-45 inches, 5-15 lbs
- Colors
- Brown to gray-green with darker mottling on the back and sides, and a white belly.
- Diet
- Crustaceans, fish, and invertebrates.
- Region
- Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California (primarily Alaska)