Species catalogue
Blue ling
Order
Gadiformes
Family
Moridae
It displays a robust and fusiform body, reaching lengths of up to a meter. Its head is large and wide, with a terminal mouth equipped with conical and sharp teeth, ideal features for the efficient capture of prey in the rocky environment it inhabits. The eyes are relatively large, surpassing the snout length in diameter, and are located on the dorsal part of the head. Its coloration varies, showcasing tones ranging from grey to brown, with darker spots and patterns providing camouflage among the marine rock formations. The skin may have a rough and spiny texture, adapted to protect the fish from its rocky surroundings.
Characteristics
FAO code
RIB
RIB
Specie
Mora moro
Mora moro
Type
White fish
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Área 27: Atlantic
- Área 34: Atlantic
- Area 37: Mediterranean and Black Sea
- Área 51: Indian Ocean
- Área 57: Indian Ocean
- Área 71: Pacific
- Área 81: Pacific
- Área 87: Pacific
- Eastern Central.
- Eastern.
- Northeast.
- Southeast
- Southwest.
- Western
- Western Central.
Fishing seasons
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International denominations
Germany
Tiefseedorsch
France
Moro
Italy
Moro
Portugal
Mora
United Kingdom
Blue ling
Fishing areas