FishyAF Blog — Species Quest

Atlantic cod, also known as Gadus morhua, are a type of fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean, from Labrador to the Gulf of Maine. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, white flesh. Atlantic cod are typically a greenish-brown or gray color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over four feet in length. Atlantic cod are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight...

Pollack, also known as Pollachius pollachius, are a type of fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean, from Labrador to the Gulf of Maine. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white mottled markings. Pollack are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over three feet in length. Pollack are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight of a...

Sea raven, also known as Hemitripterus americanus, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive, black-and-white striped markings. Sea raven are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Sea raven are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy bottoms. The average length and weight of...

Black sea bass, also known as Centropristis striata, are a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to the Gulf of Mexico. They are characterized by their elongated, oval-shaped bodies and their distinctive, mottled black and white markings. Black sea bass are typically a greenish-brown or olive color, and can range in size from less than a foot to over two feet in length. Black sea bass are typically found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small fish and invertebrates. They are bottom-dwelling fish and are often found in areas with rocky or sandy...