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The Atlantic cod (pl.: cod; Gadus morhua) is a fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as cod or codling.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Atlantic Cod being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Gadus macrocephalus
- Gadus ogac
- Gadus chalcogrammus
- Melanogrammus aeglefinus
- Anoplopoma fimbria
- Sebastes paucispinis — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gadiformes
- Family
- Gadidae
- Genus
- Gadus
- Species
- Gadus morhua
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