Fishing for Silver hake

Merluccius bilinearis
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The silver hake is a slender, elongated fish with a silvery body and two distinct lateral lines. It primarily feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Inhabiting the northwest Atlantic, it prefers sandy or muddy bottoms. Typically reaching 12-20 inches and weighing 1-5 pounds, the silver hake is a nocturnal predator known for its agile hunting behavior. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

180 ft - 2999 ft

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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