Southern Hake
Merluccius australis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 28–1000 m
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
A large southern hake reaching over a metre and a half, it lives near the bottom on continental slopes down to about 1,000 metres. Populations off New Zealand and South America hunt fish, squid and shrimp like krill, with diets shifting by region. Like other hakes it has a slender silvery body and a big toothy mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Merlucciidae › Merluccius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272452.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Hake live?
- The Southern Hake (Merluccius australis) is typically found at 28–1000 m.
- Is the Southern Hake dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Hake is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Hake get?
- The Southern Hake grows to about 1.6 m.