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Saithe

Pollachius virens

Saithe (Pollachius virens)Not assessed

Photo: Tino Strauss · CC BY-SA 3.0

Fishcarnivore

The saithe is a silvery-green fish that lives in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Known as coalfish or coley in the UK, it's a close cousin of the pollock and often swims in large schools. Young saithe in Scotland sometimes get called 'podleys' or 'cuddies' by local fishermen.

  • Saithe and pollock are actually two names for the same group of fish.
  • In Scotland, baby saithe are nicknamed 'podleys' or 'cuddies'.
  • They prefer the chilly waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Pollachius virens
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Europe, North America, Arctic
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium

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