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			== Small-headed cod ==
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'''Small-headed cod''' is a species of [[fish]] belonging to the [[Gadidae]] family, which is commonly known as the cod family. This species is native to the [[North Atlantic Ocean]], where it is found in deep, cold waters.

== Description ==

The small-headed cod is characterized by its small head, as its name suggests, and a long, slender body. It has a barbel on its chin, a characteristic feature of the Gadidae family. The color of the small-headed cod varies from pale to dark brown, with lighter undersides.

== Distribution and Habitat ==

The small-headed cod is found in the North Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the waters around [[Iceland]], [[Greenland]], and [[Norway]]. It prefers deep, cold waters and is often found at depths of 200 to 600 meters. The species is demersal, meaning it lives and feeds on or near the seabed.

== Diet ==

The diet of the small-headed cod consists mainly of [[crustaceans]], [[mollusks]], and smaller [[fish]]. It is a predatory species and uses its barbel to detect prey in the dark depths of the ocean.

== Reproduction ==

Like other members of the Gadidae family, the small-headed cod is a batch spawner, releasing eggs in multiple batches during the spawning season. The eggs are pelagic, floating freely in the water until they hatch.

== Conservation Status ==

The small-headed cod is not currently listed as threatened or endangered. However, like all species, it is affected by changes in its environment, including [[climate change]] and [[overfishing]].

== See Also ==
* [[Cod]]
* [[Gadidae]]
* [[North Atlantic Ocean]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Fish]]
[[Category:Gadidae]]
[[Category:North Atlantic Ocean Fauna]]
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