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Molva molva, commonly known as Ling, is a large, elongated, predatory marine fish belonging to the family Lotidae (codlings and hakes). It is characterized by its distinctive long, slender body, prominent barbel on the chin, and two dorsal fins. This species is a commercially important demersal fish found in the North Atlantic.
Ciri-ciri Fizikal
- Bentuk badan
- eel-like
- Warna
- Dorsal side typically mottled brown, greenish-brown, or reddish-brown, fading to a paler, often yellowish or whitish belly. Fins are often edged with white.
- Jenis sisik
- cycloid
- Kedudukan mulut
- terminal
- Ciri tersendiri
- Long, slender, almost eel-like body., Single prominent barbel on the chin., Two dorsal fins, the first short, the second very long., Long anal fin., Large mouth with numerous small, sharp teeth.
- Sirip dorsal
- Two dorsal fins: the first is short with 14-15 rays; the second is very long, extending almost to the caudal fin, with 61-69 rays.
- Sirip ekor
- Rounded or slightly truncate caudal fin.
- Sirip pektoral
- Relatively small, rounded pectoral fins.
- Sirip tersendiri
- Pelvic fins are jugular (located in front of the pectoral fins), with elongated, filamentous rays.
Petua Pengenalan
Body Shape
Look for the very elongated, almost snake-like body, which is characteristic of the species.
Chin Barbel
The presence of a single, prominent barbel on the chin is a key identifier.
Dorsal Fins
Note the two dorsal fins: a short first dorsal followed by a much longer second dorsal fin.
Pelvic Fins
Observe the jugular pelvic fins with their elongated, filamentous rays, positioned anterior to the pectoral fins.
Coloration
The mottled brown/greenish-brown dorsal coloration fading to a lighter belly, often with white-edged fins, is typical.
Habitat
- Jenis air
- saltwater
- Kedalaman
- Typically found at depths ranging from 100 to 1000 meters (330 to 3300 feet), but can be found shallower (down to 20 meters) and deeper (up to 1100 meters).
- Persekitaran
- Demersal, inhabiting rocky bottoms, wrecks, and areas with strong currents. Prefers cold, deep waters.
- Julat geografi
- North Atlantic Ocean, from the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the Bay of Biscay, including the Faroe Islands, British Isles, and Norwegian coast. Also found off the coast of Greenland and eastern Canada.
Maklumat Akuarium
- Tahap penjagaan: expert
- Perangai: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Saiz tangki minimum: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specific habitat requirements. Requires specialized public aquarium facilities.
- Suhu: 4-10 C (39-50 F)
- Tahap pH: 7.8-8.4
- Kekerasan air: High (marine salinity)
- Keserasian: Not compatible with most other species due to its predatory nature and large size. Best kept in species-specific exhibits or very large, deep-water predator tanks.
- Keperluan khas: Requires extremely large, deep, cold-water marine aquariums with strong filtration and specialized feeding regimes. Not a species for private aquarists.
Maklumat Liar
- Status pemuliharaan: least concern
- Musim: Fished year-round, but spawning aggregations can influence catch rates and fishing effort in specific seasons (typically late winter to early summer).
- Harga pasaran: Variable, depends on region and market demand, generally moderate to high.
- Kepentingan komersial: high
- Rasa: Mild, slightly sweet, distinctively fishy but not overpowering.
- Tekstur: Firm, flaky, white flesh.
- Kaedah memasak: Baking, Frying, Grilling, Poaching, Smoking, Curing (e.g., bacalao)
- Nilai pemakanan: Excellent source of lean protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals (e.g., Vitamin D, B12, selenium).
Fakta utama
Deep-Sea Predatorbehavior
Ling are formidable predators in their deep-water habitats, feeding on a variety of fish and crustaceans.
Longevityrecord
Common Ling can live for over 20 years, reaching impressive sizes over their lifespan.
Size Mattersamazing
They are one of the largest members of the cod family, with individuals commonly exceeding 1 meter in length and occasionally reaching up to 2 meters.
Spawning Migrationsbehavior
Ling undertake significant migrations to specific spawning grounds, often in deeper waters, during late winter and spring.
Commercial Importanceinteresting
Despite being less known than cod or haddock, Ling is a highly valued food fish, particularly in European markets, and is often sold fresh, frozen, or salted (bacalao).
Maklumat keselamatan
Selamat- Tahap keselamatan: safe
- Berbisa: Tidak
- Kebolehmakanan: edible
- Nota pengendalian: No specific handling precautions beyond standard fish handling. Its large size and powerful jaws may require care to avoid bites or fin pricks, but it is not venomous or overtly dangerous.
Spesies serupa
Blue Ling
Molva dypterygia
Blue Ling typically has a darker, more uniform bluish-grey coloration, a more slender body, and a shorter first dorsal fin (10-11 rays) compared to Common Ling (14-15 rays). Its eyes are also proportionally larger.
Mediterranean Ling
Molva macrophthalma
Mediterranean Ling has significantly larger eyes and a generally smaller maximum size. Its geographic range is restricted to the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic waters.
Cusk
Brosme brosme
Cusk has only one very long dorsal fin and one very long anal fin, unlike the two distinct dorsal fins of Ling. It also has a more robust body shape and a different fin ray count.
Klasifikasi saintifik
- Kerajaan
- Animalia
- Filum
- Chordata
- Kelas
- Actinopterygii
- Ordo
- Gadiformes
- Keluarga
- Lotidae
- Genus
- Molva
- Spesies
- Molva molva
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