Blue ling

Order Gadiformes

Family Lotidae

Deep-sea fish exhibiting an elongated, fusiform body, with a colouration ranging from silvery to greyish on its dorsal and flank regions. Notably large eyes, adapted for vision in low-light environments. The mouth is large and terminal, equipped with sharp conical teeth. The dorsal fin is singular and extends along its back, while the anal fin is shorter. The pectoral fins are moderately long, and the pelvic fins are positioned near the throat.

Characteristics

FAO code
SLI

Specie
Molva macrophthalma

Type
White fish

FAO Fishing Areas

Área 27: Atlantic
Área 34: Atlantic
Area 37: Mediterranean and Black Sea
Eastern Central.
Northeast.

Fishing seasons

jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

International denominations

Germany Mittelmeer-Leng

France Lingue espagnole

Portugal Lingue

United Kingdom Blue ling

Fishing arts

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