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Atlantic cod

Gadus morhua

How to spot it

Heavy-bodied cod with three dorsal and two anal fins, a chin barbel, and a curved pale lateral line.

Usually seen at

16-270 m (median 42 m)

Size

Large (over 50 cm)

Habitat

Midwater, Sandy bottom

Behaviour

Solitary

Where it's seen

Occurrence records around the UK and north-east Atlantic (OBIS).

55°N50°N10°W0°E
fewermore records PEBL site

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