Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
VulnerableFishcarnivore
The haddock is a silvery fish that lives in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic. It's a close cousin of cod and a favorite catch for fishermen, often ending up smoked or fresh on dinner plates across Europe. Its flaky white flesh makes it one of the most popular fish for classic dishes like fish and chips.
- Haddock belongs to the cod family but has its own unique genus.
- Fishermen smoke haddock in different styles, including the famous Arbroath smokie.
- This fish prefers the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.
OceanEuropeNorth AmericaArctic
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Melanogrammus aeglefinus
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, North America, Arctic
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Vulnerable (VU)