Blue Whiting

Saltwater
Blue Whiting - Irish Sea Saltwater Fish Species
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Irish Name:
Faoitín Gorm
Scientific Name:
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
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