How big is the Poor cod?

Poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) reaches 15–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Poor cod?

Poor cod is found between 15–440 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Poor cod?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Poor cod?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Poor cod (Trisopterus minutus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Trisopterus minutus
Common name: Poor cod
Category: Fish
Family: Gadidae
Genus: Trisopterus
Size: 15–40 cm
Depth: 15–440 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, wreck, sand
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Trisopterus minutus reaches 40 cm. More slender than its cousin T. luscus, uniform copper-pink body without the vertical bands. Dark lateral line, chin barbel. Also forms dense schools on NE Atlantic wrecks and rocky drop-offs from 15 to 440 m. Often visually confused with pouting, but smaller and thinner. Local commercial value, appreciated fried. Regular sightings in the western Mediterranean as well.

Photo of Poor cod

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Poor cod?: Poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) reaches 15–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Poor cod?: Poor cod is found between 15–440 m deep.
Is the Poor cod dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Poor cod?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Poor cod?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Trisopterus

Other species in the family Gadidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126446)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2415906)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia