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Silver Hake

Merluccius bilinearis

Classification

The silver hake, Atlantic hake, or New England hake (Merluccius bilinearis) is a merluccid hake of the genus Merluccius, found in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. It is highly predatory and typically feeds on fish and crustaceans. Appearance The silver hake is a long, thin species with a protruding lower jaw and two dorsal fins.

Distribution

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