The poor cod is a small marine fish typically found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It has a slender body with a silvery-brown hue and a distinctive barbel on its chin. Reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. It inhabits rocky bottoms and exhibits schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Poor cod
Irish Sea (Anglesey coastal waters)
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Poor cod
Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)
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Poor cod
length · weight
Poor cod
length · weight
Poor cod
length · weight
Poor cod
length · weight


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