Commonly
known as Pollock (or Pollack) it’s of the Gadidae family of fish which include
Cod, Haddock and Whiting. Family features are three dorsal fins on the back a
two anal fins on the underside. Most also have Barbels (whiskers) on the chin.
Very
similar to the Coalfish (Pollacius virens) it’s a whitefish and, unfortunately
for the Pollock, of great commercial value to the fisheries.
It can
reach over 50 inches (130 cm) and weigh in at a little over 40 lb (18 kilos). However,
the examples caught near the coast are more between 10 to 20 inch and between 1
and 4 lbs (25 to 50 cm / 500 grammes to 2 kilos) or smaller with very few
surprises.
They can usually be found around rocky seabed
with lots of vegetation, also in or near ports and harbours were they find a
lot of baitfish to feed on.
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