Silvery cod
📖 Overview
Silvery cod (Gadiculus thori) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 29; Anal soft rays: 11 - 16. Vertebrae 39-43. Dull with dark flecks on head and back.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silvery cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, sexes are separate .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous; depth range 100 - 1000 m . Temperate; 72°N - 43°N, 25°W - 36°E Northeast Atlantic: from Iceland, France, north to Norway and east to Murman Bank, Russia, Barents Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadiculus argenteus thori | Schmidt | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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