Arctic Cod [Boreogadus saida]
Description
The Arctic Cod, Boreogadus saida, is a key species in the Arctic marine ecosystem. It is a small gadid (cod-like) fish that reaches a maximum length of 40 cm. The Arctic Cod has a slender body and a small head. The color varies from pale to olive green, with a silvery shimmer. It is found in both pelagic and demersal zones, often in association with ice. It feeds mostly on zooplankton and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Cods and Haddocks
Gadidae
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| Genus |
Boreogadus
Boreogadus
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