PACIFIC COD

Gadus macrocephalus

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Gadus macrocephalus Tilesius, 1810 Gadus macrocephalus Tilesius, 1810

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Found mainly along the continental shelf and upper slopes (Ref. 1371). Forms schools (Ref. 9988). Appears to be indiscriminate predators upon dominant food organisms present (Ref. 1371). Young probably feed on copepods and similar organisms (Ref. 27547). Adults feed on fishes, octopi, and large benthic and benthopelagic crustaceans (Ref. 1371); also worms. Marketed fresh and frozen for human consumption (Ref. 2850), and also dried or salted and smoked (Ref. 9988). Eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, micro-waved and baked (Ref. 9988). Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166).