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Whiting (Merlangius merlangus)
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

occasional

Slovenia
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Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

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Bib (Trisopterus luscus)

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Bib

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