Atlantic tomcod (Microgadus tomcod)

Scientific name: Microgadus tomcod Walbaum, 1792

Atlantic tomcod (Microgadus tomcod)

The Atlantic tomcod (Microgadus tomcod) is a freshwater fish of the family Gadidae. Native range: Northwest Atlantic, southern Labrador in Canada to Virginia in USA.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Body elongated; head small; eyes relatively small. Pelvic fins with a slightly elongated filament. Olive green brown or yellow dorsally, paler ventrally; with dark mottling on sides and fins.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Microgadus tomcod
Family
Gadidae (Cods and haddocks)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
38.1
Depth range
0–69 m (0–226 ft)
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous; depth range 0 - 69 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Northwest Atlantic: southern Labrador in Canada to Virginia in USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-4)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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