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Whiting

(Merlangius merlangus)
🐟 Fishes Native Species
Whiting
Species Details
Scientific Name
Merlangius merlangus
ORGANISM TYPE
🐟 Fishes
CATEGORY
Native Species
Common Name
Whiting

Native

Elongated, fusiform body with a small head and a small or absent chin barbel. It has 30-40 dorsal and 30-35 anal soft rays, with no spines. Colour varies from yellowish-brown to dark blue or green, with lighter sides and belly, often with a small dark spot near the pectoral fin. Max length: 91.5 cm TL, Max age: 20 years

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