Scientific name : Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Family : Gadidae
Native to : North Atlantic Ocean
Interesting fact : Haddock is a popular food fish.
Conservation status : Vulnerable
Haddocks belong to the cod fish family and live in cold waters that are 2-10 degrees. Juveniles stay in shallow water while adults venture into the deeper sea. It has a black lateral line along its white side and a distinctive spot above the pectoral fin called thumbprint or St. Peter’s mark. It feeds on small invertebrates; some adults feed on fish.
