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Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia, Office of Seafood and Office of Regulatory Affairs, US Food and Drug Administration. |
Latin: Ophiodon elongatus Russian: Ainame Japanese: Zmye ye zub |
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| Despite the implications of its name, the lingcod does not belong to the cod family. Lingcod can grow to 23 to 38 kg (50-70 lbs). Commercially harvested lingcods rarely exceed 18 kg (40 lbs). |
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Commercial Aspects |
Exporting Countries Primary Consumers |
Most lingcod is harvested by Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia. About 14 million pounds of lingcod are harvested annually with British Colombia providing nearly 10 million of the 14 million pounds. |
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Diet/Health Info |
Supply is expected to remain steady but limited |
Lingcod should be bled, cleaned, and iced immediately after capture |
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