How big is the Blue ling?

Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) reaches 70–155 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Blue ling?

Blue ling is found between 350–1500 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Blue ling?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Where can you find the Blue ling?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Blue ling (Molva dypterygia)

Key facts

Scientific name: Molva dypterygia
Common name: Blue ling
Category: Fish
Family: Lotidae
Genus: Molva
Size: 70–155 cm
Depth: 350–1500 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, nocturnal
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Molva dypterygia reaches 1.55 m. Ling (Gadidae, Lotidae) Northeast temperate boreal Atlantic with elongated more uniform blue-gray to blue-brown body than M. molva, two well-distinct dorsal fins (hence dypterygia, two fins). Lives from 350 to 1500 m deep on continental slopes and deep rocky drop-offs of Northeast Atlantic. Listed DD by IUCN. Deep industrial commercial fishery. Rare recreational diving photo subject due to exceptional depth.

Photo of Blue ling

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Blue ling?: Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) reaches 70–155 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Blue ling?: Blue ling is found between 350–1500 m deep.
Is the Blue ling dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Blue ling?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Blue ling?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Molva

Other species in the family Lotidae

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Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126459)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5214883)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia