Atlantic tomcod (Microgadus tomcod) is a saltwater, freshwater, brackish species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 0–69 m.
Scientific name: Microgadus tomcod · Water: Saltwater, Freshwater, Brackish
Size: up to 38.1 cm
The Atlantic tomcod is a demersal gadid whose adults are found in coastal, brackish and fresh water, and it is landlocked in several lakes. It feeds mostly on small crustaceans, especially shrimps and amphipods, as well as on worms, small mollusks, squids and fishes such as smelt, sticklebacks, striped bass, alewives, shad, herring and sculpins. It is recorded from the surface down to 69 m. Maximum length is about 38.1 cm total length. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a low price category. Fishing vulnerability is low to moderate at 35 of 100 and resilience medium, and climate vulnerability is high to very high at 75 of 100. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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