Small fish with a high, rounded body. Three dorsal fins are present, the first of which is high and triangular. Prominent barbule on chin and small black spot at the start of the pectoral fin. Back is usually brownish to orangey/copper in colour and underbelly is pale. Bars or thick stripes can sometimes be found running down the flanks of this species, although these fade once the fish is out of the water for any amount of time.
Distribution
Found around most of the UK, although they are more common in the south and south west of the British Isles.
Feeds On
Unfussy scavenger that will feed on marine worms, small fish, crabs and prawns.
- Scientific name: Trisopterus luscus
- Also known as: Pout, Bib, Whiting Pout, Blegg, Scotch Haddock
- Size: Up to 2ft and over 5lb. UK shore caught typically 8oz-1lb.
- UK minimum size: 8ins/20cm
- UK shore caught record: 4lb 9oz
- IUCN Status: NE (Not Evaluated)
