Bony fish
Ling
Molva molva
Also known as: Common Ling, Cuskfish, European Ling, Molva, Molva Ling, Rockling
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Common Ling
- Cuskfish
- European Ling
- Molva
- Molva Ling
- Rockling
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Overview
Found singly, over rocky bottoms, around crevices, rocks, and wrecks, of deep water, coastal shelves and slopes.
Juveniles found in coastal waters.
Widespread Northeast Atlantic, Northwest Atlantic, North Western Mediterranean.
Important commercial and game fishes
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How to identify
- Fins & Tail
- fin stripes
- Behaviour
- solitary
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Northwest Atlantic, Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean
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LIVES IN
Found singly, over rocky bottoms, around crevices, rocks, and wrecks, of deep water, coastal shelves and slopes.
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Adult photos 1
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