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Fish
Cod
Gadus morhua
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 13-20 years
- Weight
- 2-25 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Cod (Gadus morhua) is a carnivore species found in North Atlantic Ocean. It typically lives 13-20 years, weighing around 2-25 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the cod: A single cod can lay up to 9 million eggs in one season.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.