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Melanogrammus aeglefinus (Smokie; Seed haddock; Pinwiddie; London cut cure; Haddock chowder; Haddock; Glasgow pale; Fish flakes; Fish cake; Finnan haddock; Eyemouth cure; Close fish; Auchmithie cure; Arbroath smokie)

Synonyms: Aeglefinus linnei; Gadus aeglefinus; Melanogrammes aeglefinus; Morhua aeglefinus
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Wikipedia Abstract

The haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a saltwater fish, found in the North Atlantic Ocean and associated seas. The haddock is easily recognized by a black lateral line running along its white side (not to be confused with pollock which has the reverse, i.e., white line on black side) and a distinctive dark blotch above the pectoral fin, often described as a "thumbprint" or even the "Devil's thumbprint" or "St. Peter's mark".
View Wikipedia Record: Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Endangered Species

Status: Vulnerable
View IUCN Record: Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  20.371 lbs (9.24 kg)
Female Maturity [2]  1 year 7 months
Male Maturity [1]  1 year 8 months
Maximum Longevity [2]  20 years
Migration [3]  Oceanodromous

Protected Areas

Name IUCN Category Area acres Location Species Website Climate Land Use
Forillon National Park II 61010 Quebec, Canada  
Luce Bay and Sands 120487 Scotland, United Kingdom
North Bull Island Nature Reserve IV 3544 Ireland  
Pembrokeshire Marine/ Sir Benfro Forol 341177 Wales, United Kingdom  

Prey / Diet

Prey / Diet Overlap

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Predators

Consumers

External References

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Citations

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♦ 6CephBase - Cephalopod (Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish and Nautilus) Database
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