The South Pacific hake is a slender, silver fish found in the temperate waters of the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It typically measures 12-24 inches in length and weighs 2-5 pounds. This carnivorous species feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. It is known for its schooling behavior and inhabits depths of 50-500 meters. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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South Pacific hake
length · weight
South Pacific hake
North East Pacific (Clatsop County coastal waters)
16 in · 1 lb


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