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Poor Cod

Trisopterus minutus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Gadidae ›Genus: Trisopterus

About

The poor cod, Trisopterus minutus, is a temperate marine fish belonging to the cod family (Gadidae). It is red brown in colour and has a pronounced chin barbel. It may grow up to a length of 40 cm. It is usually found in small shoals at depths between 10 and 300 metres on muddy or sandy bottoms. Its distribution spans the eastern Atlantic; from Norwegian coasts to Portugal and along the Atlantic coast of Morocco; also in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Poor Cod?
The scientific name of Poor Cod is Trisopterus minutus.
What kingdom does Poor Cod belong to?
Poor Cod belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Poor Cod belong to?
Poor Cod belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Poor Cod belong to?
Poor Cod belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Poor Cod belong to?
Poor Cod belongs to the order Gadiformes.
What family does Poor Cod belong to?
Poor Cod belongs to the family Gadidae.
What genus does Poor Cod belong to?
Poor Cod belongs to the genus Trisopterus.