Quick answer
Atlantic Cods are native to Europe and North America. Cold continental shelf waters of the North Atlantic from North America and Greenland to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea — historic spawning grounds on Grand Banks and North Sea.
Native range
Cold continental shelf waters of the North Atlantic from North America and Greenland to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea — historic spawning grounds on Grand Banks and North Sea.
Continents
- Europe
- North America
- Oceans
Habitat notes
Growing to 40 kg (88 lb) and living 25 years, it supports fisheries where recovered and remains Vulnerable in the northwest Atlantic.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the atlantic cod?
See our full atlantic cod profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial atlantic cod species profile.