SIZE:

Summary: To 1.4 meters (4½ feet) and 27 kg (60 pounds). Oceanic form often reaches 1 meter. Record size is 183 centimeters (6 feet) and 95 kg (211 pounds).
Literature: Eschmeyer and Herald 1983: Reference to Gadus morhua: "- but some, such as the Atlantic Cod, reach 6 ft. (183 cm)." Robins and Ray 1986: References to G. morhua: Page 93 (text)- "To 140 cm (4½ ft.) and 27 kg (60 lbs.). Record size 183 cm (6 ft.) and 95 kg (211 lbs.); usually 4.5 kg (10 lbs.)." Cohen et al 1990: References to G. morhua: Page 46 (text) - "The various races reach different sizes, the oceanic cod often reaches 1 m and is known to attain a length of 2 m. Local races have smaller fish." Nelson 1994:

References to G. morhua: Page 237 - "Maximum length about 1.8 m, attained by the Atlantic Gadus morhua."