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It is the only species in the monotypic genus Melanogrammus. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and associated seas, where it is an important species for fisheries, especially in northern Europe, where it is marketed fresh, frozen and smoked; smoked varieties include the Finnan haddie and the Arbroath smokie.
The haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a saltwater ray-finned fish from the family Gadidae, the true cods. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Melanogrammus.
11 paź 2024 · haddock, (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), valuable North Atlantic food fish of the cod family, Gadidae, that is often smoked and sold as “finnan haddie.” The haddock is a bottom dweller and a carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and some fishes. It resembles the cod and, like its relative, has a chin barbel and two anal and three dorsal fins. It is identified, however, by a dark, rather than ...
Habitat. The common haddock is a demersal species and shoals in colder waters at depths of 40-300 m. It can be found over rock, sand, gravel or shells. Depth range. - Identifying features. Dark uninterrupted lateral line. Three dorsal fins, two anal fins. Dark spot below first dorsal fins.
Stop. Description of the Haddock. You can distinguish this species from other members of the Gadidae family by its pointed dorsal fin, which superficially resembles that of a shark. It has dark colored scales on the upper portion of its body, and lighter colored scales on its sides and underbelly.
Key Information. Scientific name: Melanogrammus aeglefinus. Predators and Threats: Larger fish and marine mammals like seals and whales. Threatened by overfishing. Unique adaptations: Haddock have lateral line running along their sides, which helps them detect changes in the water.
27 maj 2024 · The haddock is a medium-sized fish, measuring anywhere between 1 and 3 feet in length and about 7 pounds (though the largest one ever caught was an immense 40 pounds). It is most easily identified by the black or purplish line running along the back and the distinctive marking on each side of the body.
