tara References Contents tara fish Ask Anything Also known as: Gadus macrocephalus Britannica AI Ask Anything Learn about this topic in these articles:description of cod In cod…northwestern Pacific Ocean, is called tara; it is fished both for food and for cod-liver oil. Smaller than the Atlantic cod, it grows to a maximum of about 75 cm (30 inches) long and is mottled brownish with a white lateral line.Read More