Scientific name : Pollachius pollachius
Family : Gadidae (pollack, cod and pout, 22 species)
Size : Up to 130 cm
Distribution : North-east Atlantic, from the Bay of Biscay to Norway and Iceland
Biology : This fish is closely related to the cod and can be recognised by its streamlined appearance and three dorsal fins. It is a fast predator that hunts many small fish. It prefers dark places such as rocky bottoms, forests of brown algae and shipwrecks. It can be found at depths of up to 200 m.
IUCN status : Least concern
