Biological Profile
Common Name
Haddock
Scientific Name
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Family
Gadidae (same family as cod)
Fins
Three dorsal fins and two anal fins
Natural Habitat
Habitat
Cold, bottom-dwelling marine fish (demersal)
Depth Range
Found at depths of 40–300 meters
Substrate Preference
Sandy, muddy, or gravel seafloors
Temperature Range
4°C to 10°C (39°F to 50°F)
Diet & Feeding Habits
Diet Type
Carnivore
Feeds On
- Crustaceans (e.g., crabs, amphipods)
- Mollusks (e.g., squid, clams)
- Marine worms
- Smaller fish (including herring and sand eels)
Feeding Behavior
Benthic feeder – hunts near or on the seabed