SPECIES NAME: Gadus macrocephalus Tilesius, 1810


Photo of Pacific Cod dorsal fin

Summary: Dorsal fin base long, extending almost the length of the back. Dorsal fin divided into 3 well-separated parts (separate fins), bearing about 13, 18 and 16 rays respectively. First part originating posterior to head (predorsal distance greater than about one-third of total length); its length about one-half of head length; ends of rays in first part reaching second part when depressed, longest ray fitting three times into head length. No spinous rays present.

References


Full description for Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
Last updated on 2004-JAN-22 by wss/frf