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Species_No:
90,140.00 		Category:
Cod		 Lingcod
Common_Name:
Lingcod 		Species_Name:
Ophiodon elongatus
Length_cm:
150.00 		Length_in:
59.06
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.


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