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Silver Hake

Merluccius bilinearis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Merlucciidae ›Genus: Merluccius

About

The silver hake, Atlantic hake or New England hake, Merluccius bilinearis, is a merluccid hake of the genus Merluccius, found in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. It is highly predatory and typically feeds on fish and crustaceans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silver Hake?
The scientific name of Silver Hake is Merluccius bilinearis.
What is the conservation status of Silver Hake?
The Silver Hake has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Silver Hake belong to?
Silver Hake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Silver Hake belong to?
Silver Hake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Silver Hake belong to?
Silver Hake belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Silver Hake belong to?
Silver Hake belongs to the order Gadiformes.
What family does Silver Hake belong to?
Silver Hake belongs to the family Merlucciidae.
What genus does Silver Hake belong to?
Silver Hake belongs to the genus Merluccius.