How big is the Haddock?

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) reaches 40–112 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Haddock?

Haddock is found between 40–300 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Haddock?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Common name: Haddock
Category: Fish
Family: Gadidae
Genus: Melanogrammus
Size: 40–112 cm
Depth: 40–300 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand, rocky
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic

Description

Melanogrammus aeglefinus reaches 1.12 m. Boreal gadid with a grey-silver to purple-brown body, recognizable by its straight dark lateral line and a large oval black spot on each flank behind the pectoral (the St-Peter mark by legend). Small chin barbel. Schools on sandy-rocky bottoms from 40 to 300 m, from Iceland to the Bay of Biscay. Major commercial fishery for smoked haddock and fish and chips.

Photo of Haddock

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Haddock?: Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) reaches 40–112 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Haddock?: Haddock is found between 40–300 m deep.
Is the Haddock dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Haddock?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Haddock?: Found in: East Atlantic.

Other species in the family Gadidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126437)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2415822)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia