305 observationsLeast Concern
Alaska Pollock
Gadus chalcogrammus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Gadiformes βΊFamily: Gadidae βΊGenus: Gadus
About
The Alaska pollock or walleye pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) is a marine fish species of the cod family Gadidae. It is a semipelagic schooling fish widely distributed in the North Pacific with largest concentrations found in the eastern Bering Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alaska Pollock is Gadus chalcogrammus.
- Alaska Pollock belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Alaska Pollock belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Alaska Pollock belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Alaska Pollock belongs to the order Gadiformes.
- Alaska Pollock belongs to the family Gadidae.
- Alaska Pollock belongs to the genus Gadus.