The Northwest Atlantic hake or silk hedge (Merluccius bilinearis) is a strawberry fish from the family of hatches (Merlucciidae) and therefore belongs to the codfish (Gadiformes). The fish can get up to 76 cm long and 2300 grams. The highest registered age 12 years. Living environment
The Northwest Atlantic hake is a saltwater fish. The fish prefers a moderate climate and lives mainly in the Atlantic Ocean. The depth distribution is 55 to 914 m below the water surface. Relationship with humans
The Northwest Atlantic hake is of major commercial importance to fisheries. There is little fishing on the fish. Externe link
wiki
