Species Profile - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) belong to the family Hexagrammids. Contrary to their name, they are not true cods, but are greenlings. Lingcod are voracious predators and can grow to weigh over 80 pounds (35 kg) and measure 60 inches (150 cm) in length. They are characterized by a large mouth with 18 sharp teeth.
Lingcod - NOAA Fisheries
In Alaska, lingcod have been harvested for centuries by the indigenous coastal populations of Southeast, Southcentral, and Western Alaska. Lingcod were traditionally caught for subsistence use with hooks made of wood or bone.
Blue Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) | Be Fascinated With These …
2021年8月13日 · The blue lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) is a rare type of aquatic species. Many of the Alaskan fishermen used to catch these bluefish while fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Lingcod is a west coast bottom-dwelling fish, wherein in some instances you will see an alien-like blue color skin. This blue lingcod typically has a white-hued like a halibut.
Lingcod - Wikipedia
The lingcod or ling cod (Ophiodon elongatus), also known as the buffalo cod or cultus cod, is a fish of the greenling family Hexagrammidae. It is the only extant member of the genus Ophiodon. [1] A slightly larger, extinct species, Ophiodon ozymandias, is known from fossils from the Late Miocene of Southern California. [2]
Alaskan Cod and How It is Different - Alaskan Salmon Company
2021年9月24日 · Like the other types of cod, Alaskan cod fish has a mild flavor and a delicate texture. It’s also thought to be slightly whiter and more sweet than Atlantic cod, and has a firm, flaky body that’s perfect for fish and chips.
Extremely Rare Blue Lingcod Caught in Alaska - OutdoorHub
2016年8月2日 · An Alaskan fisherman caught a rare blue tinted lingcod in the Pacific Ocean and it was shared on Facebook. Though usually white-hued like halibut, the lingcod, a West Coast bottom-dwelling...
Pacific Cod - NOAA Fisheries
2024年9月6日 · Pacific cod is the second largest commercial groundfish catch off Alaska and virtually all of the United States. In 2022, commercial harvest of Pacific cod totaled 403 million pounds, and was worth $225.4 million, according to the NOAA Fisheries commercial fishing landings database .
Lingcod: Everything you need to know about Ophiodon elongatus
2023年3月14日 · The deep blue hue of Lingcod is truly one-of-a-kind, derived from its high levels of melanin – the same pigment found in human skin and hair. This exquisite seafood delicacy is treasured around the world for its mild flavour and firm texture that add a …
Lingcod, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
While greenlings can be found as far east as the Sea of Japan, the lingcod is unique to the west coast of North America, ranging from Sand Point on the Alaska Peninsula south to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. In Alaska, they are common in open coastal areas from Kodiak east to the Copper River Delta, and in the fjords of Southeast Alaska.
Cod - Alaska Seafood
Wild Alaska cod is available fresh and frozen and frozen year-round in various formats. Though widely known for its rich white meat, cod is one of the most fully utilized species in a variety of applications. Pacific cod cheeks and bellies are seen as luxuries, and the roe and milt are sought-after delicacies in numerous markets.