Long cylindrical body with large head and mouth. Prominent triangular first dorsal fin and very long second dorsal fin and anal fin. Tail fin has straight rear edge. Body is silvery grey, sometimes with a green/brown gleam, and underside is pale. Noticeable, straight, black lateral line.
Distribution
Found in deeper offshore waters around Northern Europe.
Feeds On
Other fish such as herring, pouting, codling etc.
- Scientific name: Merluccius merluccius
- Also know as: European Hake, Herring Hake
- Size: Up to 4ft in length and 30lbs
- UK minimum size: 12ins/30cm
- UK shore caught record: 3lb 8oz
- IUCN Status: VU (Vulnerable)
