- 태평양 톰코드 Tomcod, Pacific
. 학명; Microgadus proximus
. 서식지; 차가운 물의 수심 20미터 이상의 모래바닥
. 통명; 태평양 톰코드
. 특징; 대구과의 특징대로 등지느러미 3개, 뒷지느러미 2개
. 먹이와 요리법; 훈제, 구이 등 일반적인 조리로 섭취
1 학명과 서식지
- 학명; Microgadus proximus
- 서식지
. 온도와 깊이; 차가운 물의 수심 20미터 이상의 모래바닥
. 지역; 북동태평양, 알래스카에서 캘리포니아까지
This species occurs from central California, at roughly Point Sal, to Unalaska Island, Alaska.
Habitat. Inhabiting depths from 60 to 720 feet, the Pacific tomcod prefers the shallower end of this range and locations with a sandy bottom.
2 통명
- 영어; tomcod, piciata, California tomcod.
- 한글; 태평양 톰코드, 대구목 대구과
3 개요
- 길이; 31센티이내, 평균 22센티
The Pacific tomcod can reach up to 1 foot in length.
4 특징
- 길고 가는 몸과 작은 가시가 있는 턱
- 대구과의 특징대로 등지느러미 3개, 뒷지느러미 2개
- 큰 머리와 미세한 이빨이 있는 큰 입
- 등은 올리브 녹색이고 배는 크림색에 지느러미 끝은 흑색
A member of the Gadidae family, the Pacific tomcod is a small fish with minor commercial importance, due to its small average size. In central California, it is a popular recreational sportfish, usually taken incidentally by anglers pursuing larger-growing species. Its flesh is tasty, and it might be considered a saltwater panfish.
Identification. The body of the Pacific tomcod is elongated and slender. It has a small barbel on the chin. Characteristic of the cod family, the Pacific tomcod has three dorsal fins, two anal fins, a large head, and a large mouth with fine teeth. The body is covered with small, thin scales. Its coloring is olive green above and creamy white below, and the fins have dusky tips. Three spineless dorsal fins and the small chin barbel separate the Pacific tomcod from any similar-appearing fish, except its cousin the Pacific cod. The Pacific cod has a barbel as long as the diameter of the eye, whereas the Pacific tomcod has a barbel less than one half the diameter of the eye.
5 먹이와 요리법
- 먹이; 멸치, 새우, 벌레 및 작은 해양 무척추동물
- 맛이 좋으나 크기가 작아 바이캐치로 낚시됨
- 훈제, 구이 등 일반적인 조리로 섭취
The Pacific tomcod primarily consumes anchovies, shrimp, and worms.