What is CUSK?

CUSK, or Brosme Brosme is a fish in the Lotida family. It is also known as Tusk, Brismak, Moonfish, Torsk and Brosmius. This fish -like fish is distinguishable from others in the group its only dorsal fin. Their dorsal, caudal and anal fins are separated by deep notches. This fish is a Dweller found in the northern Atlantic, especially in the Gulf of Maine and Western Scotian Shelf. Men are slightly smaller than women. The largest peak reached three feet (91.44 cm) in length and 30 pounds (13.61 kg) weight. They are gray to brown on the upper body and have blunt white, spotted underside. Younger fish of this species have vertical yellow belts along their sides. The eggs float to the surface of the water, where the young indentation remains until there are about two (5.08 cm) in length. Adults spend their lives on the bottom of the ocean, at least 100 to 300 feet (30.48 to 91.44 m) down. They commonly occur around structures such as large piles of rock pile.

adult cusk prefers temperatures of 34 ° to 45 ° Fahrenheit (1.11 ° to 7.22 ° Celsius). They are rarely seen in seasons other than autumn and spring and feed on crabs, molluscs, other fish and anything else they encounter. These fish do not move fast, even when catching prey. Their lifespan is unknown, but considered each other for more than 14 years.

Given their lonely and sedentary nature, it is difficult to catch. They are usually found in fishing for cod, cod or pollock. The best baits for use are clams, shrimp and pieces of herring. They move slowly and will not chase the bait.

Since 2003, CUSK has been listed as an endangered species in Canada. It was estimated that the population has fallen by 90 percent since 1970. The National Sea Fishing Service is concerned about the population level, but claims that there is no sufficient information that adds CUSK to the list of endangered species.

a similar taste as cod and tResky, CUSK are popular as food. Sometimes they are sold as COD because COD is more popular and can replace COD in recipes. The slight flavor of meat during cooking falls into large flakes. This fish is popular fried and in Chowders fish. They can also be filled and cooked whole.