Specifications

Ophiodon elongatus

Ophiodon elongatus One of the most notable features of this fish is its great, gaping mouth with a projecting lower jaw and numerous sharp teeth. The largest individual on record is 152 cm in length and weighing 36.3 kg. The coloring is typically bold, mottled colors in shades of brown, grey or green. Ling cod is a marine fish native to the waters of the North Pacific; it can be found along coastlines from Alaska to Mexico.