Microgadus tomcod

Atlantic tomcod | Poulamon atlantique | TSN Code 164720

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Estuarine species
• Colour : blotchy, greenish-brown and yellow
• Relatively small eyes
• Rounded first dorsal and caudal fin
• Second pelvic fin ray twice as long as others
• Specimens < 20 cm are more likely to be mistaken for other gadoids

Observation(s)

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Gadidae (3 dorsal fins)