What is the saffron cod?
Q: What is the saffron cod?
A: The saffron cod is a type of fish related to true cods.
Q: What is the saffron cod's appearance?
A: The saffron cod is dark grey-green to brown in color, with spots on its sides and pale towards the belly. It can grow up to 60 cm and weigh up to 1.3 kg.
Q: Where does the saffron cod live?
A: The saffron cod lives in the North Pacific, from off the Korean coasts until beyond Bering Straits, off the Alaskan coasts. It is normally found in shallow coastal waters at less than 60 m depth, but can also be found at depths up to 200 m.
Q: Does the saffron cod enter fresh waters?
A: Yes, the saffron cod may enter brackish and even fresh waters, occurring quite far up rivers and streams.
Q: What do saffron cods eat?
A: Saffron cods feed on fish and small crustaceans.
Q: Where is saffron cod commercially fished?
A: Saffron cods are commercially fished in many areas of the northwestern Pacific, with Russia having the largest catch.
Q: How is saffron cod used?
A: Saffron cod is used for human consumption in the Russian Federation and Japan, either fresh or frozen.
