The Pacific cod is a demersal fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It has a robust body with a mottled brown to gray coloration. Typically reaching 24-36 inches and weighing 5-15 pounds, it feeds on invertebrates and smaller fish. Pacific cod inhabit continental shelf waters and exhibit schooling behavior, often forming large aggregations. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Pacific cod
length · weight
Pacific cod
length · weight
Pacific cod
Saint Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent)
17 in · 3 lb
Pacific cod
18 in · 2 lb 6 oz


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