Pollachius pollachius is a species of marine fish in the family Gadidae. FAO uses the English name pollack for this species, whereas in American English it is known as European pollock. Other vernacular names include lythe, and in the Isle of Man, callig.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Atlantic 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 virens
- Merlangius merlangus
- Gadus chalcogrammus
- Trisopterus minutus
- Gadus morhua
- Atractoscion nobilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gadiformes
- Family
- Gadidae
- Genus
- Pollachius
- Species
- Pollachius pollachius
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