Blue Whiting
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Faoitín Gorm
Faoitín Gorm
Scientific Name:
Micromesistius poutassou
Micromesistius poutassou
Description
Deep-water gadoid found in offshore waters. Commercially important.
Identification
Elongated body. Blue-grey above, silver below. Three dorsal fins. Two anal fins.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 0.20 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Length
32.0 cm