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Polar Cod
Arctogadus glacialis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Gadidae ›Genus: Arctogadus
About
Arctogadus glacialis, known also with ambiguous common names Arctic cod and polar cod, is an Arctic species of fish in the cod family Gadidae, related to the true cod (genus Gadus). Arctogadus glacialis is found in icy water. They grow to about 30 cm long, and are favorite food of narwhals and other arctic whales.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Polar Cod is Arctogadus glacialis.
- Polar Cod belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Polar Cod belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Polar Cod belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Polar Cod belongs to the order Gadiformes.
- Polar Cod belongs to the family Gadidae.
- Polar Cod belongs to the genus Arctogadus.