Arctogadus glacialis

Polar cod | Saïda imberbe | TSN Code 164704

Global

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Specific to the species

• Uniformly dark colour
• Large palatine teeth are often present (roof of the mouth), chin barbel small or absent
• Very large eyes, large overlapping scales
• Only one known specimen, from the Saguenay (01/2008)

Observation(s)

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Coldwater gadoids and cod

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Coldwater gadoids and cod
• Gadidae (3 dorsal fins)