OSL-Marine Species Identification Guide for the St. Lawrence

Marine Species
of the St. Lawrence

Fishes • Species

Microgadus tomcod

Atlantic tomcod - Poulamon atlantique

Characteristics:

• long second pelvic fin ray

• rounded tail

• small eyes

• species of small size, found upstream in the estuary

May be mistaken for: Gadus morhua - other Gadidae

Family:
Gadidae

Type of measure:
Total mm

Maximum size:
423 mm

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