Patagonian hake (Merluccius patagonicus)

Scientific name: Merluccius patagonicus Lloris & Matallanas, 2003

The Patagonian hake (Merluccius patagonicus) is a marine fish of the family Merlucciidae. Native range: South Amercia, Patagonia, Argentina.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 38-51; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 37 - 39. Body elongated and slender. Superior profile of the head with a depression above the eyes. Upper border of the opercular membrane inclined, descending from its origin, moving away from lateral line. Ocular diameter relatively large. Lateral line with 123-126 oblique rows of scales. First gill arch with 12-17 gill rakers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Merluccius patagonicus
Family
Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
56.2
Depth range
95 m (312 ft)
Environment
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 95 - 95 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South Amercia: Patagonia, Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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