1, different scientific names: the scientific name of silver cod is Gadusmacrocephalus, while the cod's scientific name is Gadusmorhua.
2, different places of origin: the silver cod is mainly distributed in the northern waters of the Pacific Ocean, including East Asia, North America and Russia's Far East; and the cod is mainly distributed in the northern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including North America, Europe and North Africa and other places.
3, the appearance of different features: silver cod body long and slender, silver back, dark spots on the side; while the cod body is shorter and fatter, the back is brown-green.
4, the growth of different environments: silver cod belongs to the warm temperature fish, mainly inhabiting the sea floor in the shallow waters; and cod belongs to the cold temperature fish, like to live in the cold waters, often in the deeper seabed activities.
5, meat texture is different: silver cod meat is tender, rich in flavor, suitable for cooking a variety of dishes; and cod meat is tender, delicate, easy to cook and process.