Hake
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Colmóir
Colmóir
Scientific Name:
Merluccius merluccius
Merluccius merluccius
Description
Prized commercial fish found in deeper waters. Large mouth with prominent teeth.
Identification
Elongated body. Large head. Prominent teeth. Dark grey above. Two dorsal fins.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 3.00 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
2.200 kg
(4.85 lbs)
Length
68.0 cm