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| Pacific
Hake
Merluccius productus |
Pacific
Hake
Merluccius productus
Commonly caught by commercial
trawlers. Often caught by recreational fishers.
Description:
Similar to cods, with an elongate body and square-cut caudal fin.
2nd dorsal fin and anal fin deeply notched (not separated into 2
fins). No chin barbell. Lower jaw projects slightly. Sharp teeth.
Scales tiny and cycloid, frequently rubbed off during capture. Body
soft. Silvery, with black speckles on back. Inside of mouth black.
Size:
To 91 cm (3 feet)
Range/Description:
Coast of Asia to Alaska and to Magdalena Bay (s. Baja) and Gulf
of California. Common at moderate depths. Near bottom or higher
water column. To 3000 feet
(914 m). Usually shallower than 750 feet (229 m).
Source: Pacific Coast
Fishes
Peterson’s Field Guide
Eschmeyer/Herald/Hammann 1983 |
