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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. 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 ...
Haddock have three dorsal fins and two anal fins. The haddock is a demersal species which occurs at depths from 10 to 450 m (33 to 1,500 ft; 5.5 to 250 fathoms), although it is most frequently recorded at 80 to 200 m (300 to 700 ft; 40 to 100 fathoms).
Haddock has mucus-coated scales that are gray or black, as well as a dark spot above the pectoral fin known as St. Peter’s imprint, the Devil’s fingerprint, or plain the fingerprint. Due to the larger, fatter, and thicker filets, cod is somewhat more expensive since it contains more flesh.
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.
11 paź 2024 · 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 light, lateral line and a distinctive dark spot on each shoulder.
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.
A deep-sea fish, haddock usually live at depths of 50-250 m. Species Description. Haddock are an elongated fish with a forked tail, dark purplish-grey on their head and back and a black lateral line. They have three dorsal fins, the first triangular and the next two squarish.
