736 observationsLeast Concern
Atlantic Pollock
Pollachius pollachius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Gadidae ›Genus: Pollachius
About
Pollachius pollachius (Atlantic or European pollock) is a species of marine fish in the Pollachius genus. FAO uses the English name pollack for this species. Together with Pollachius virens, it may also be referred to as pollock. Other names include European pollock, lieu jaune, and lythe. It is common in the north-eastern parts of the Northern Atlantic, including the Bay of Biscay and North Sea. Adults can grow up to 130 cm (51 in) and weigh up to...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Pollock is Pollachius pollachius.
- The Atlantic Pollock has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Atlantic Pollock belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Pollock belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Pollock belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Pollock belongs to the order Gadiformes.
- Atlantic Pollock belongs to the family Gadidae.
- Atlantic Pollock belongs to the genus Pollachius.