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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Norwegian pollock

Gadus finnmarchicus Koefoed, 1956
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Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Norwegian pollock is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gadus finnmarchicus
Authority
Koefoed, 1956
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Norwegian pollock is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Norwegian pollock is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, sexes are separate .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic. Polar; 72°N - 69°N, 21°E - 32°E Northeast Atlantic: northern tip of Norway and Russia (Barents Sea).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Koefoed, 1956

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