VulnerableCod
Gadus morhua
Bony fish · Gadiformes · Gadidae
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The haddock is a gadiform fish of the family Gadidae. It is found on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a fish used mainly for human consumption and is widely traded.
Weight
9.2 kg on average
Size
up to 1.1 m
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Social structure
School
Gathers in coordinated schools, typical of fish.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanogrammus_aeglefinus
The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 20 of 44.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Haddock — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The haddock is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 10 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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