Saithe
Pollachius virens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 37–364 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
A fast, gregarious cod relative of the North Atlantic, saithe shoal inshore in spring and pull back to deeper water by winter. Young fish pick at copepods and other small crustaceans near the coast, while the larger ones become committed fish hunters, growing to well over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Gadidae › Pollachius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126441.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saithe live?
- The Saithe (Pollachius virens) is typically found at 37–364 m.
- Is the Saithe dangerous to divers?
- The Saithe is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saithe get?
- The Saithe grows to about 1.3 m.