The lingcod or ling cod (Ophiodon elongatus) is a fish of the greenling family Hexagrammidae. Despite its name, the lingcod is neither a cod nor a ling. It is also known as known as the buffalo cod, cultus cod, or Buckethead. It is the only extant member of the genus Ophiodon. [1]

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.

2025年1月27日 · Lingcod are dark gray, brown, or greenish on the back with some copper-colored mottling or spotting along the upper back. Nicknamed “buckethead,” the lingcod has a large head and mouth, and 18 large, sharp teeth. Lingcod have …

2021年11月2日 · Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) live along the Pacific Coast from the Gulf of Alaska to Baja California, with their largest populations found in Washington and British Columbia. Adults live on rocky seafloors around kelp and eelgrass and prey on bottom fish, crabs, octopus, and even smaller lingcod.

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. Their color is variable, usually with dark brown or copper blotches arranged in clusters.

2021年10月6日 · Lingcod is a relatively large species of ground fish with habitats in the Pacific Ocean. It grows to upwards of five feet in length, producing white fillets that are mild, firm, and flaky. Like cod, lingcod are a species of ground fish that spend much of …

Lingcod, (Ophiodon elongatus), commercially popular species of fish in the family Hexagrammidae (order Scorpaeniformes). A voracious predator, the lingcod has a large mouth and canine-like teeth for eating fishes and other aquatic prey, including squid.

2023年3月14日 · Lingcod, or Ophiodon elongatus, is a prized game fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. From Alaska to California and beyond, they are an essential component of both commercial and recreational fishing communities as their …

In addition to cryptic coloration, lingcod will hide among rocks, in holes, and under overhangs in an attempt to avoid predatory threats such as sharks, marine mammals, and larger lingcod. [1] Being both a predator and prey, lingcod holds an important role as a secondary and tertiary consumer in the ecosystem.

General description: Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) belong to the Hexagrammids, a family of fish unique to the west coast of North America. Contrary to their name, they are not true cods, but are greenlings. They can be found from the Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands …