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FishverifiedLeast Concern
Merlangius merlangus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Whiting
Also known as: Wijting, English Whiting, European Whiting, Golden Cutlet, North Sea Whiting, Spelding
Verified againstWoRMS
About
Habitat
Benthopelagic
Depth
10–200 m
Max size
91.5 cm
Max weight
3.11 kg
Diet
Hunting macrofauna (predator)
Lifespan
20 yrs
Taxonomy
Class
Teleostei
Order
Gadiformes
Family
Gadidae
Where to find it
Other species in Gadidae
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