Where Does Ling Live?

Ling lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Ling

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 100 to 1000 meters (330 to 3,300 feet), but can be found shallower (down to 15 meters) or deeper (up to 1100 meters).

Environment

Demersal, preferring rocky bottoms, wrecks, deep reefs, and areas with strong currents. They often inhabit crevices and caves.

Geographic range

North Atlantic Ocean, from the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the Bay of Biscay, including the North Sea, and extending to the waters off Greenland and eastern Canada.

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