Haddock
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Cadóg
Cadóg
Scientific Name:
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Description
Popular food fish found in deeper water. Distinguished by dark lateral line and thumbprint mark.
Identification
Three dorsal fins. Dark lateral line. Black thumbprint mark above pectoral fin.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 1.50 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
4.536 kg
(10.00 lbs)