Haddock
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Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Haddock are slender fish with a delicious taste. They have a dark spot behind their head and are often found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Habitat: North Atlantic Ocean
Appearance
The Haddock has a distinct dark lateral line and a prominent black 'thumbprint' spot above its pectoral fin. Its back is silvery-grey or brownish, fading to a white belly, making it easily recognizable from other cod-like fish.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumMolluscaClassActinopterygiiOrderGadiformesFamilyGadidaeGenusMelanogrammus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Female Haddock can lay millions of tiny eggs in a single spawning season!
Haddock are a key food for hungry seals, dolphins, and bigger ocean fish.
Some legends say the Haddock's dark spot is a thumbprint from Saint Peter!
They use their keen sense of smell to hunt for food, even in murky water.
Special abilities
Ability
Bottom Finder
Haddock can use sensitive chin barbels to feel for tasty morsels hidden in the sandy seabed.
Ability
Sound Talker
Haddock can make grunting and clicking sounds that help them communicate with other fish.
Ability
Spot On
Haddock has a unique black 'thumbprint' spot that helps it blend in with rocky ocean floors.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 30-90 cm
- Weight
- 1-10 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-15 years
- Swim Speed
- 15 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 450 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
Haddock munch on small critters they find on the seafloor, like worms, crustaceans, and tiny fish.
Age differences: Young Haddock eat tiny plankton, while adults switch to bottom-dwelling invertebrates and small fish.
Primary Foods
- Marine worms
- Small crustaceans
- Mollusks
- Starfish
- Small fish
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Grey seal
Halichoerus grypus
Seals dive deep to hunt Haddock for food.
eats
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
Larger cod sometimes prey on younger Haddock.
eats
Greenland shark
Somniosus microcephalus
Giant Greenland sharks can catch Haddock in the deep sea.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Atlantic HaddockHaddock Fish
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Haddock?
30-90 cm
How much does Haddock weigh?
1-10 kg
How long does Haddock live?
5-15 years
What does Haddock eat?
Haddock munch on small critters they find on the seafloor, like worms, crustaceans, and tiny fish.
How fast can Haddock swim?
15 km/h
Where is Haddock usually found?
North Atlantic Ocean
How does Haddock hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Haddock go?
450 m
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