Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–200 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sleek cod relative that hunts over hard, broken ground in inshore waters and down to about 200 metres. The young spend two or three years near the coast among rocks, kelp and sandy shores, sometimes schooling alongside young saithe before moving deeper as they grow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Gadidae › Pollachius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126440.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pollack live?
- The Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) is typically found at 40–200 m.
- Is the Pollack dangerous to divers?
- The Pollack is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pollack get?
- The Pollack grows to about 1.3 m.