Species catalogue

Saithe

Order Gadiformes

Family Gadidae

Pelagic fish of great size. Very similar to pollock (Pollachius pollachius), but unlike him, it has 35 to 40 gill rakers. The chin barb is small but well visible, the caudal fin is forked. The back and top of the head are dark olive green, sometimes brown or black, yellowish gray flanks and silvery white belly. Colour: brownish-green dorsally, only slightly paler ventrally; fins coloured like the body, except for pelvics which are pale; lateral line pale. Size: 130 cm. Weight: 14 kg.

Characteristics

FAO code
POK

Specie
Pollachius virens

Type
White fish

FAO Fishing Areas