Fishing for Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
3K logged catches • 28K followers
The whiting is a slender, silver-colored fish found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It typically grows to 12-16 inches and weighs 1-3 pounds. Whiting feed on small fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. They inhabit sandy or muddy seabeds and exhibit schooling behavior, often forming large groups for protection and feeding. This summary is AI generated
Bradcox, Fishbrain angler since 2024
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Water type
Saltwater / Mixed
Common depth
33 ft - 656 ft
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
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