Pollachius virens is a species of marine fish in the genus Pollachius. Together with P. pollachius, it is generally referred to in the United States as pollock. It is commonly known in Britain as the coalfish, coley, or saithe ( or ), and the young fish may also be called podleys or cuddies in Scotland and northern England.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pollock being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pollachius pollachius
- Anoplopoma fimbria
- Merlangius merlangus
- Gadus chalcogrammus
- Melanogrammus aeglefinus
- Pomatomus saltatrix
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gadiformes
- Family
- Gadidae
- Genus
- Pollachius
- Species
- Pollachius virens
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