Navaga
Eleginus nawaga
- Group: Other
- Max size: 42 cm
- For divers: safe
A cold water cod of the White Sea and Arctic coasts of Europe, the navaga thrives along muddy shores right up against the sea ice. It often runs into greatly freshened or even fully fresh water at river mouths and tidal zones. Reaching about 42 centimetres, it is a hardy fish well suited to harsh northern conditions.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Gadidae › Eleginus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272298.
FAQ
- Is the Navaga dangerous to divers?
- The Navaga is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Navaga get?
- The Navaga grows to about 42 cm.