Microgadus tomcod (Walbaum, 1792)

Atlantic tomcod

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Gadidae
Synonyms	Gadus tomcod, Gadus frost, Gadus pruinosus, ... more
Common names	Poulamon atlantique, Microgado, Poulamon, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 38.1 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5951)

Environment

Demersal; anadromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 69 m (Ref. 57178)

Climate / Range

Temperate; 52°N - 36°N, 77°W - 52°W

Northwest Atlantic: southern Labrador in Canada to Virginia in USA.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Body elongated; head small; eyes relatively small. Pelvic fins with a slightly elongated filament. Olive green brown or yellow dorsally, paler ventrally; with dark mottling on sides and fins.

Found in coastal, brackish and fresh water, landlocked in several lakes. Feeds mostly on small crustaceans, (especially shrimps and amphipods); also worms, small mollusks, squids and fishes (smelt, sticklebacks, striped bass, alewives, shed, herring and sculpins (Ref. 5951)) (Ref. 1371).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2-4)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)	Low

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Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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