Species · GBIF taxon 2415827
Greenland Cod
Gadus ogacAlso known as Ogac, Greenland Rock Cod, Rock Cod
Greenland cod patrol the chilly, shallow coastal waters of the Arctic and northwest Atlantic, hugging the rocky sea floor where they blend in with mottled brown and grey coloration. These heavy-bodied predators are opportunistic feeders, vacuuming up crabs, mollusks, and smaller fish from the substrate. Unlike their deep-water Atlantic cousins, they prefer inshore habitats like fjords and estuaries, rarely venturing far from the continental shelf.
Cold-waterBottom-dwellingMarine
Licensed referenceMichael Bakker Paiva / CC BY 4.0 · CC BY 4.0
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Capelin
- Shrimps
- Crabs
Predators
- Seals
- Halibut
- Beluga Whales
ThreatsOverfishing, climate change, habitat degradation
HabitatsCoastal fjords, rocky sea floors, continental shelf
Life span9 to 12 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyGadidae
- SpeciesGadus ogac
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Fjord Spotting: Look for them in shallow, rocky coastal inlets and harbors rather than deep open ocean.
- Angling Practice: Use barbless hooks and practice quick release to help conserve local populations.
Genetically Identical David Csepp NMFS / Public Domain (NOAA) · Public Domain (NOAA)
Image unavailableCo-occurring Species 
Close Relative NOAA / Public Domain (NOAA) · Public Domain (NOAA)
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