Species_No: 90,140.00 |
Category: Cod |
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Common_Name: Lingcod |
Species_Name: Ophiodon elongatus |
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Length_cm: 150.00 |
Length_in: 59.06 |
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Notes: Widely found from near the shore to very deep waters. Young fish stay on sand or mud bottoms of bays and inshore areas. The lingcod is a voracious predator, eating many different fishes and octopuses. This fish changes color when stressed. The flesh color also changes, from a greenish hue when caught to white when cooked. Edibility is good; Lingcod is a popular sport and commercial fish. Range is Alaska to Northern Baja California. |