Gadus morhua

Atlantic cod | Morue franche | TSN Code 164712

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• reddish-gold (juveniles) to brown colour; pale lateral line
• Pale peritoneum (but not always in juveniles)
• Upper jaw projecting, lower jaw with chin barbel
• Pointed, triangular fins (caudal fin may be slightly concave)
• Specimens < 20 cm are more likely to be mistaken for other gadoids

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 32213
• Total catch in weight (kg): 19350
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 676
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 149
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 369
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 136
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 194
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 119
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 16

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Coldwater gadoids and cod
• Valued gadoids

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

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

Useful link(s)

• Predators, prey, and mortality causes
• Science advisory report 2010 on assessment of cod stock in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence
• Sentinel Fisheries
• Landings