Species · GBIF taxon 2415923
Norway Pout
Trisopterus esmarkiiAlso known as Esmark's Codling, Norway Codling
Norway pout form massive, dense schools in the cold, deep waters of the northeast Atlantic, serving as a vital trophic link between planktonic crustaceans and larger predatory fish. These slender, silvery cod relatives migrate vertically each day, rising toward the surface at night to feed and retreating to the safety of the seabed during daylight hours. Though small and short-lived, their sheer abundance makes them a cornerstone of the North Sea food web.
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- diet
- Planktonic crustaceans including copepods, krill, and small amphipods
- family
- Gadidae
- threats
- Industrial overfishing, climate-driven water warming, and marine pollution
- life Span
- 3 to 5 years
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Deepwater Spotting: Look for them while diving deep shipwrecks or using underwater cameras on the continental shelf.
- Angling Bycatch: Handle gently with wet hands and release immediately if caught while fishing for larger gadids.