Merluccius merluccius
Shoal builders
European hake 
Seehecht
Stockvisch heek
Merlu
Merluza
Merluzzo
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 30 and 1000 Meters.
- Common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally found in the open sea.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Lives in large groups
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 140 cm
- Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - -
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!