Hvor lever Atlantic Cod?

Atlantic Cod lever i bestemte habitater. Å vite hvor du skal se, hjelper deg å finne og identifisere den.

Hvor du finner Atlantic Cod

Vanntype

saltwater

Dybde

Typically found at depths ranging from 0 to 600 meters (0-2000 feet), but can occasionally be found deeper. Most common in coastal waters and on continental shelves.

Miljø

Demersal, inhabiting cold to temperate marine waters. Prefers rocky bottoms, gravel, and sandy areas, often associated with structures like wrecks or reefs. Juveniles may inhabit shallower, more sheltered areas.

Geografisk utbredelse

North Atlantic Ocean, from the Arctic to the Bay of Biscay in the east, and from Greenland to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in the west. Key populations include Northeast Arctic Cod, Icelandic Cod, North Sea Cod, and Georges Bank Cod.

Utforsk Atlantic Cod