Haddock
The haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a saltwater ray-finned fish. It is from the family Gadidae, the true cods.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gadiformes |
| Family: | Gadidae |
| Genus: | Melanogrammus T. N. Gill, 1862 |
| Species: | M. aeglefinus
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The haddock is the only species in the monotypic genus Melanogrammus. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and the nearby seas. In these areas. the haddock is an important fish for fisheries. It is very important in northern Europe. In this area, it is sold fresh, frozen and smoked. Smoked varieties of the fish include the Finnan haddie and the Arbroath smokie.
Haddock Media
Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Landings of haddock in the eastern Atlantic in the period 1980–2017. Data from ICES.[source?]
Landings of haddock in the western Atlantic in the period 1960–2015[source?]
Smoked Haddock served with onions and red peppers
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References
- ↑ Sobel, J. (1996). "Melanogrammus aeglefinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1996: e.T13045A3406968. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T13045A3406968.en. Retrieved 23 January 2022.