Longtail southern cod
📖 Overview
Maximum length taken from asymptotic length in Ref. 7226; length type assumed as TL. Bottom browser, feeding mostly on gelatinous and crustacean plankton .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32 - 35; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 32 - 34; Vertebrae: 51 - 52. Lateral line scales 49-54 (upper), 11-17 (lower). Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longtail southern cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 500 m . Temperate; 36°S - 56°S, 69°W - 54°W Southwest Atlantic: restricted to the Patagonian shelf.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Longtail southern cod is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 694 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Longtail southern cod has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notothenia ramsayi | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Patagonotothen longipes ramsayi | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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