The Spanish ling (Molva macrophthalma) is a saltwater fish of the family Lotidae that grows up to 108 cm.
Description
The Spanish ling or blue ling is an elongate cod relative (Lotidae) from the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean. The species grows to about 1 metre and has a slender, brownish body with long dorsal and anal fins, large eyes and a small chin barbel. As a bottom-oriented predator it lives on the continental slope between about thirty and a thousand metres and hunts fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spanish ling?
The Spanish ling has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Spanish ling live?
The Spanish ling lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Spanish ling get?
The Spanish ling grows to a maximum of about 108 cm.
Is the Spanish ling dangerous to humans?
No, the Spanish ling is harmless to humans.
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