Silvery Pout

Fact File:

Common Name(s):
Silvery Pout

Scientific Name:
Gadiculus argenteus

Usual Size:
Max.15cm

UK Record Weights from rod/line:

Shore:

Boat:

MAFF Minimum Size: Shore: Boat:
Identification:
Typical Gadide body plan, although it has no chin barbel, and the eyes are large. Dorsal fins closely spaced, with the first anal fin base being short. 

Breeding:

Habitat:
Offshore pelagic fish.

Food:

Range:
Only really seen in the Northern part of U.K. waters, although it's range extends northwards to Norway, and south to the Mediterranean, via the western side of Ireland.

Additional Notes:

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