Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
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Photos
copyright © 2007
Photos
copyright © 2007
Greek
'Ophiodon' for snake tooth; Latin 'elongatus' for
elongated. |
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| Common
Names: |
.Ling,
Lincod, Bacalao, Blue Cod, Cultus. |
| Identifying
Characteristics: |
Elongate bodies, caninie-like teeth in a
large mouth, head is unscaled. Colors range from gray
to black to brown to green to blue. Spots are usually
yellow or orange to dark orange. Forked caudal fin.
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| Range
and Locations: |
Gulf of Alaska to Baja California.
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| Stats: |
Can grow up to 5 ft in length with weights
to 70 lbs. Voracious predator.
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| Market
Forms: |
Popular and important fish to the sport fishing
and commercial fishing industry.
Can be found fresh or frozen.
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| Closing
Remarks: |
While
the flesh may be sometimes a greenish color, this
goes away with cooking.
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