Atlantic Cod The Atlantic Cod is a vital species in Faxaflói Bay, supporting both commercial fisheries and ecological balance in the bay’s waters. Image Key Facts Scientific Name Gadus morhua Family Gadidae IUCN Status Vulnerable Length 45-100 cm Weight 2kg Depth Range 10-250m Diet Herring, Crustaceans, Even smaller Cod Lifespan 16 years Predators Sharks, Seals, Larger Cods