Navaga [Eleginus nawaga]
Description
The Navaga, or Eleginus nawaga, is a species of cod native to the Arctic seas. It is a small fish, usually not exceeding 35cm in length. It has a greenish-gray body with a white belly. The Navaga is typically found in shallow coastal waters with sandy or gravelly bottoms. It feeds primarily on small crustaceans and fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| 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 |
Eleginus
Eleginus
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