Vulnerable· population trend unknown· assessed 1996

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Sighting evidence at Árskógssandur Kelp Forest, Eyjafjörður

Photo: Sam R · CC BY-NC

Cod aggregate in loose shoals within and above the kelp canopy, feeding on sand eels, herring fry, and invertebrates. Iceland's Eyjafjörður supports a genetically distinct fjord cod population that remains year-round rather than migrating offshore. Juveniles shelter tightly within the kelp while large adults cruise the mid-water column.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Aug 2025

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Atlantic Cod

Evidence at this site

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