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.
SchoolingDeepwaterMarine
Licensed referencemarefred (iNat) / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Copepods
- Krill
- Mysid Shrimps
Predators
- Atlantic Cod
- Whiting
- Harbour Porpoise
ThreatsIndustrial overfishing, climate-driven water warming, and marine pollution
HabitatsDeep offshore waters, muddy sea floors, and continental shelves
Life span3 to 5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyGadidae
- SpeciesTrisopterus esmarkii
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
- 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.
Predator NOAA / Public Domain (NOAA) · Public Domain (NOAA)
Competitor Georges Jansoone / CC BY 3.0 · CC BY 3.0
Close Relative Gervais & Boulart 1877 / Public Domain · Public Domain
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