- 대서양 톰코드 Tomcod, Atlantic
. 학명; Microgadus tomcod
. 서식지; 2길정도의 얕고 차가운 물의 연안과 강에 떼로 서식
. 통명; 대서양 톰코드
. 특징; 대구와 비슷한 작고 튼튼한 몸과 작은 눈
. 먹이와 요리법; 말리거나 훈제, 구이, 튀김 등 다양하게 섭취
1 학명과 서식지
- 학명; Microgadus tomcod
- 서식지
. 온도와 깊이; 2길정도의 얕고 차가운 물의 연안과 강에 떼로 서식
. 지역; 서대서양, 뉴펀들랜드에서 버지니아까지
The Atlantic tomcod inhabits waters along the North American coast from Labrador and the Gulf of St. Lawrence south to Virginia. It is common locally north from Long Island.
Habitat. Primarily dwelling along the coast, the Atlantic tomcod is known to enter freshwater rivers during the winter. It is also landlocked in some Canadian lakes. The tomcod lives close to the bottom and is usually found in depths of 2 to 3 fathoms.
2 통명
- 영어; tomcod;
French: poulamon atlantique; Spanish: microgado.
- 한글; 대서양 톰코드, 대구목 대구과
3 개요
- 길이; 38센티이내, 평균 18센티
- 무게; 1파운드이내
A generally small species that might be considered a saltwater panfish, the Atlantic tomcod averages 6 to 12 inches in length. It can weigh up to 1 pound.
4 특징
- 대구와 비슷한 작고 튼튼한 몸과 작은 눈
- 등은 올리브 갈색으로 아래로 가면서 옅어지며 측면은 검은색 얼룩
- 염도와 수온변화에 적응하여 바다와 강에서 생존 가능
- 맛이 좋으나 크기가 작아 상업적으로는 중요성이 낮음
- 등지느리미 3개와 뒷지느러미 2개
- 꼬리지느러미와 뒷지느러미는 둥근 형태
A member of the Gadidae family (codfish), the Atlantic tomcod is a small, hardy fish, resembling its relative the Atlantic cod. Able to adapt to salinity changes and sudden cold spells, the tomcod can survive in both saltwater and freshwater.
It is a delicious fish, sometimes taken in large quantities by anglers, and is caught commercially in small numbers due to its size.
Identification. Characteristic of the cod family, the Atlantic tomcod has three dorsal and two anal fins, which are rounded, as is the caudal fin. The body is heavy and has a large, subterminal mouth. Its eyes are small. The coloring is olive brown on the back, fading lighter below, and the sides are heavily blotched with black. The fins have wavy or mottled designs. The Atlantic tomcod can be distinguished from the Atlantic cod by its long, tapering ventral fins and smaller body.
5 먹이와 요리법
- 먹이; 새우, 양각류와 벌레, 조개, 오징어, 작은 물고기 등
- 겨울에 기수나 바다에 산란하며 강에서 월동
- 수정란은 바닥의 조류나 암석에 붙어 부화
- 수염과 배지느러미로 음식을 감지
- 말리거나 훈제, 구이, 튀김, 통조림 등 다양하게 섭취
The spawning season of the Atlantic tomcod is from November through February. It spawns in brackish water or saltwater. The eggs sink to the bottom and attach to algae and rocks.
Food. The Atlantic tomcod uses its chin barbel and ventral fins to detect and inspect food. It consumes small shrimp, amphipods, worms, clams, squid, and small fish.