C.O.D. © 2009, pencil drawing on paper 50 x 65 cm
Habitat marked for the Baltic Sea only
Cod
Family Gadidaeily
Description
The cod has an overbite and carries barbell, a tiny string beard. There are 3 dorsal fins, where 2 are symmetrical with the 2 anal fins. The white lateral line is pronounced and stretches upwards on the front part of the body with a straight tail fin.
Color
Brownish, grey or green with greyish spots on the back and sides, the abdomen is of a light color.
Average size
40 cm/10 kg
Age
About 15 years old
Record size & age
About 150 cm/40 kg, at least 40 years old.
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Family Gadidaeily
Description
The cod has an overbite and carries barbell, a tiny string beard. There are 3 dorsal fins, where 2 are symmetrical with the 2 anal fins. The white lateral line is pronounced and stretches upwards on the front part of the body with a straight tail fin.
Color
Brownish, grey or green with greyish spots on the back and sides, the abdomen is of a light color.
Average size
40 cm/10 kg
Age
About 15 years old
Record size & age
About 150 cm/40 kg, at least 40 years old.
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Latin = Gadus morhua
Species' local name
 English:Cod |
 Svenska:Torsk |
 Suomi:Turska |
 По-русски: Треска |
 Esti:Tursk |
 Lietuviškai:Menca |
 Latviešu:Menkė |
 Polski:Dorsz atlantycki |
 German:Kabeljau |
 Dansk:Torsk |