Polar cod [Arctogadus borisovi]
Description
This species is also a member of the Gadidae family. It inhabits the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean and nearby seas. It is characterized by a short chin barbel and long pelvic fins. This species is known to undertake vertical migrations, potentially in response to the movement of zooplankton, their primary food source.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
|
| Family |
Cods and Haddocks
Gadidae
|
| Genus |
Arctogadus
Arctogadus
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