| Microgadus tomcod | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gadiformes |
| Family: | Gadidae |
| Genus: | Microgadus |
| Species: | M. tomcod
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| Binomial name | |
| Microgadus tomcod (Walbaum, 1792)
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| Synonyms | |
Microgadus tomcod Walbaum. — Poulamon atlantique, Petit poisson des chenaux, poulamon, petite morue, loche. — (Atlantic tomcod, Tomcod, Frostfish, Tommycod), is a type of cod found in North American coastal waters from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Estuary of St. Lawrence River and northern Newfoundland, south to Virginia.[2]
- Microgadus tomcod Walbaum. — Poulamon atlantique, Petit poisson des chenaux, poulamon, petite morue, loche. — (Atlantic tomcod, Tomcod, Frostfish, Tommycod).
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- ^ NatureServe (2013). "Microgadus tomcod". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T202405A18236770. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T202405A18236770.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Poulamon atlantique, Atlantic tomcod". Gouvernement of Quebec (in French). Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks. October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
The Atlantic tomcod spawns between mid-December and the end of January. Reproduction takes place in fresh water, under the ice. Spawning takes place on sand or gravel bottoms, at the foot of rapids or in gaps in the frazil ice.
- ^ "Ice fishing in Mauricie: Places to ice fish in winter" (in French). Mauricie tourism. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
... the fish (tomcod) are always there and in large numbers day and night! Fishing for small fish in the Chenaux is a family event not to be missed in winter, with a host of free activities surrounding fishing such as sliding, the ice rink and tram rides.