Zo herken je European Hake

Om European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) te herkennen, let op deze belangrijke kenmerken.

Fysieke kenmerken

Lichaamsvorm

elongated

Kleur

Dorsal side is typically greyish-blue to greyish-brown, fading to silvery-white on the flanks and belly. The inside of the mouth and gill cavity are black.

Schubtype

cycloid

Positie van de bek

terminal

Onderscheidende kenmerken

Large head with a prominent lower jaw that extends beyond the upper jaw., Two dorsal fins: the first is short and triangular, the second is long and deeply notched., A single, long anal fin that mirrors the second dorsal fin., Absence of a barbel on the chin (distinguishing feature from cod-like fishes)., Large, sharp, recurved teeth in both jaws.

Rugvin

Two dorsal fins; the first is short with 9-11 rays, the second is long and deeply notched with 36-40 rays.

Staartvin

Truncate to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Borstvin

Relatively long and pointed pectoral fins, reaching to or beyond the anus.

Kenmerkende vinnen

Pelvic fins are thoracic, located anterior to the pectoral fins.

Identificatietips

1. 1

   Body Shape and Coloration

   Look for an elongated, slender body, greyish-blue to silvery coloration, and a distinctively large head.

2. 2

   Mouth and Teeth

   Observe the large mouth with a projecting lower jaw and prominent, sharp teeth. The inside of the mouth and gill cavity are black.

3. 3

   Fin Structure

   Note the two dorsal fins (one short, one long and notched) and a single, long anal fin. The absence of a chin barbel is also key.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults commonly reach 45-80 cm in length, with a maximum recorded length of up to 140 cm and weight of 15 kg.

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