Back بولاكيوس بولاكيوس ARZ Pollachius pollachius AST Levneg BR Abadejo Catalan Pollachius pollachius CEB Treska polak Czech Morlas CY Pollack German Pollachius pollachius Spanish Pollak ET
| Atlantic pollock | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gadiformes |
| Family: | Gadidae |
| Genus: | Pollachius |
| Species: | P. pollachius
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| Binomial name | |
| Pollachius pollachius (Linnaeus, 1758)
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| Synonyms | |
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Gadus pollachius Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Pollachius pollachius is a species of marine fish in the family Gadidae. FAO uses the English name pollack for this species, whereas in American English it is known as European pollock. Other vernacular names include lythe, and in the Isle of Man, calig.[2]
It is common in the north-eastern parts of the Northern Atlantic, including the Bay of Biscay and North Sea.[1] Adults can grow up to 130 cm (51 in) and weigh up to 12.5 kg (28 lb), although more commonly their maximum length is 75 cm (30 in).[2][3]
- ^ a b Cook, R.; Fernandes, P.; Florin, A.; Lorance, P.; Nedreaas, K. (2014). "Pollachius pollachius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T18125103A45098355. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T18125103A45098355.en. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pollachius pollachius". FishBase. August 2022 version.
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