Saffron Cod
Eleginus gracilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
A cold water cod of shallow coastal seas, the saffron cod pushes up rivers within reach of the tide and shifts inshore in winter to spawn and offshore in summer to feed. An opportunistic bottom feeder, it grows to about 55 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Gadidae › Eleginus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254537.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saffron Cod live?
- The Saffron Cod (Eleginus gracilis) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Saffron Cod dangerous to divers?
- The Saffron Cod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saffron Cod get?
- The Saffron Cod grows to about 55 cm.