Cod-like Fishes [Gadiformes]

Description

Gadiformes are primarily marine fish known for their importance to commercial fisheries. They have barbels on their chins and three dorsal fins. This group includes cods, haddocks, and pollocks, which are key species in many northern fisheries.

Families
Cods and Haddocks [Gadidae]
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Burbot [Lotidae]
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Grenadiers or Rattails [Macrouridae]
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Eucla Cod [Euclichthyidae]
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Morid Cod [Moridae]
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Beardfishes [Polymixiidae]
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Phycid Hakes [Phycidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Statistics
  • Families 7