SPECIES NAME: Gadus morhua Linnaeus, 1758


Photo of Atlantic Cod dorsal fin

Summary: Dorsal fin base long, extending almost the length of the back. Dorsal fin divided into 3 well-separated fins, bearing about 14, 21 and 19 rays respectively. First dorsal fin originating posterior to head (predorsal distance less than about one-third of total length), its height about one-half of head length; third dorsal originating far posterior to the level of the vent. No spinous rays present.

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Full description for Atlantic Cod
Last updated on 2004-JAN-22 by wss/frf