Pollachius pollachius

Atlantic pollock
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gadiformes
Family: Gadidae
Genus: Pollachius
Species:
P. pollachius
Binomial name
Pollachius pollachius
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms

Gadus pollachius Linnaeus, 1758

  • Merlangus pollachius (Linnaeus, 1758)
  • Gadus lycostomus Faber, 1828
  • Pollachius typus Bonaparte, 1846
  • Gadus viridis Gronow, 1854
  • Pollachius linnei Malm, 1877

Pollachius pollachius is a species of marine fish in the family Gadidae. FAO uses the English name pollack for this species, whereas in American English it is known as European pollock. Other vernacular names include lythe, and in the Isle of Man, calig.[2]

It is common in the north-eastern parts of the Northern Atlantic, including the Bay of Biscay and North Sea.[1] Adults can grow up to 130 cm (51 in) and weigh up to 12.5 kg (28 lb), although more commonly their maximum length is 75 cm (30 in).[2][3]

  1. ^ a b Cook, R.; Fernandes, P.; Florin, A.; Lorance, P.; Nedreaas, K. (2014). "Pollachius pollachius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T18125103A45098355. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T18125103A45098355.en. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pollachius pollachius". FishBase. August 2022 version.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cohen was invoked but never defined (see the help page).