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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Gadiformes

Genus
  
Trisopterus

Higher classification
  
Trisopterus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Gadidae

Scientific name
  
Trisopterus minutus

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Trisopterus, Whiting‑pout, Goldsinny wrasse, Cuckoo wrasse, Grey gurnard

The poor cod, Trisopterus minutus, is a temperate marine fish belonging to the cod family (Gadidae). It is red brown in colour and has a pronounced chin barbel. It may grow up to a length of 40 cm. It is usually found in small shoals at depths between 10 and 300 metres on muddy or sandy bottoms. Its distribution spans the eastern Atlantic; from Norwegian coasts to Portugal and along the Atlantic coast of Morocco; also in the Mediterranean. Spawning takes place towards the end of winter. They are often regarded as a mini species and are commonly confused with pouting as they have a similar appearance. They are often seen as a menace for anglers and have little commercial value and so are not currently at any risk of extinction.

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They feed on crustaceans, small fish and marine worm. They are eaten by seals,dolphins and larger fish. It is commercially harvested for the production of fish meal, and in southern Europe as food.

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