Gadus Collection

Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus. Vulnerable
Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus (Gadus aeglefinus). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch
FLO4574094 Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch, Perca fluviatilis 5

Ling fish, Molva molva (Gadus molva). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Diver swimming with an aggregation of Cod (Gadus morhua) over a kelp forest. These cod were gathered in early spring off the north coast of Iceland to spawn. Thorshofn, Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

European hake, Merluccius merluccius (Hake, Gadus merluccius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cod, whiting, pollock and poor cod
Cod, Gadus morhua, vulnerable 1, whiting, Merlangius merlangus 2, coalfish or pollock, Pollachius virens 3, and poor cod, Trisopterus minutus 4

Possibly: Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market]

Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market

Barrels of codfish, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Barrels of codfish

Page 357. The Cod, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670180 Page 357. The Cod, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Karut croaker and black drum
Karut croaker, Johnius carutta, Ionio carutta 1 and black drum, Pogonias cromis, Pogonias fasciatus, Pogonia fasciato 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Ling, burbot, oyster toadfish and tusk
Ling, Molva molva 99, burbot, Lota lota 100, oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau 101, 102, and tusk fish, Brosme brosme 103. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of

Workers drying pollack near the sea, 18th century
Pollack, Pollachius pollachius 97, and workers preparing and drying fish in a shed, Europe, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural

Fish wives washing pollock in a shed, 18th century
Pollock, Pollachius virens, and fish wives washing fish in tubs and arranging them on palettes. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Processing cod, Gadus morhua, on board a factory
Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua 88, and scenes on board a factory ship, men and women gutting and salting fish on deck 90, 91, and dropping the fish into the hold 89

Poor cod, Trisopterus minutus Gadus minutus 86, and the arrival of a cod fishing ship from the New World to a European port 87

Haddock and cod
Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus 84, and Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua 85. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804

Burbot, Lota lota (Gadus lota). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Cusk or tusk, Brosme brosme (Brosme or Scotch torsk, Gadus brosme). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Shore rockling, Gaidropsarus mediterraneus (Three-bearded cod or rockling, Gadus tricirratus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Bib, Gadus luscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela (Five-bearded cod fish, Gadus mustela). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua. Vulnerable
Atlantic cod or cod fish, Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cod, hake, plaice and haddock
Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, vulnerable 1, hake, Merluccius merluccius 2, plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 3, and haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus 4

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) juveniles hiding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Once the most caught fish in the world, the cod fishery collapsed in 1992

Codfish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen &
Codfish, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Codfish, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

Gadus morhua, or Cod. Date: 1864

Cod, Gadus morhua, and whiting, Merlangius merlangus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Digital illustration of Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus)

Gadus callarias, Baltic or Variable Cod. Date: 1864

Illustration of Cod (Gadus)

Picture No. 10868799
Fisherman with freshly caught cod from a ground set net (Gadus morhua) Date:

Picture No. 10868793
Fisherman with cod on a small traditional inshore fishing boat catching monkfish and other whitefish. (Gadus morhua) Date:

Picture No. 10868792
Fisherman gutting cod on a small traditional inshore fishing boat catching monkfish and other whitefish (Gadus morhua) Date:

Picture No. 10784571
Fisherman - holding up catch of a cod (Gadus morhua) Date:

Raw cod fillet

Gadus morhua, cod
Plate 81 by William MacGillivray from his Watercolour drawings of British Animals, 1831-1841

Parapercis colias, blue cod
Ff. 181. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Pentanemus quinquarius, royal threadfin
Ff. 179. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Eleginops maclovinus, rock cod
Rock cod (Eleginops maclovinus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Engraving of a Cod / 1895
GADUS MORRHUA Two cod - one young and one adult

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Gadus, commonly known as codfish, is a diverse genus of fish that includes various species such as haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), European hake (Merluccius merluccius), ling fish (Molva molva), and more. These fascinating creatures are not only important for the fishing industry but also play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Codfish species like Gadus morhua can be found swimming in large aggregations over kelp forests, creating mesmerizing underwater scenes. They often coexist with other species like whiting (Merlangius merlangus) and pollock, forming intricate food webs within their habitats. In the past, codfish were so abundant that they were harvested on an industrial scale. Historical photographs from 1943 by Gordon Parks capture the bustling activity at the Fulton Fish Market in New York City, where barrels filled with codfish were prepared for distribution. These images serve as reminders of how integral these fish have been to human livelihoods throughout history. However, it is essential to note that some codfish populations are now classified as vulnerable due to overfishing and habitat degradation. Conservation efforts are necessary to protect these magnificent creatures and maintain healthy ocean ecosystems. Apart from codfish, other interesting members of the Gadus genus include Karut croaker and black drum. Additionally, ling fish, burbot, oyster toadfish, and tusk contribute further diversity within this group. As we appreciate the beauty and significance species like codfish in our world's oceans today let us remember our responsibility towards their conservation for future generations to enjoy their presence too.