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Merlangius merlangus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The whiting is the species Merlangius merlangus, the only one in the genus Merlangius; it is a fish of the family Gadidae, common off the coasts of almost the whole of Europe and the Mediterranean.
Weight
1.7 kg on average
Size
up to 91.5 cm
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Social structure
School
Gathers in coordinated schools, typical of fish.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlangius_merlangus
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