Species
Greenland Cod
Gadus ogacAlso known as Ogac, Uvak, Greenland Rock Cod
Greenland cod dwell in icy coastal shallows and deep fjord waters, patrolling gravelly sea floors for crustaceans and small schooling fish. Adults spawn under winter sea ice between February and May, releasing millions of buoyant eggs that drift along sluggish subarctic currents. Though visually similar to other northern gadids, their dark dusky flanks, lack of a distinct lateral stripe, and preference for nearshore habitats set them apart.
MarineBottom-DwellingArctic
—observations
—countries
—peak records
Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyCapelin, Northern Shrimp, Spider Crab
Predators
- Harp Seal
- Beluga Whale
- Greenland Shark
ThreatsClimate warming, commercial overfishing, and bycatch
HabitatsCold coastal waters, fjords, and continental shelves
Life span9–12 years
Classification
- FamilyGadidae
- SpeciesGadus ogac
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Responsible Angling: Adhere strictly to local catch limits and seasonal closures in subarctic waters.
- Careful Handling: Use barbless hooks to ensure rapid release when returning unwanted fish to the water.
Same Genus NOAA / Public Domain (NOAA) · Public Domain (NOAA)
Prey no rights reserved · cc0
Close Relative David Csepp NMFS / Public Domain (NOAA) · Public Domain (NOAA)
Same Family (c) Havforskningsinstituttet, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Help improve the field guideSomething wrong?
Checking your Fauna account…Report a name, category, or profile issue for review.