FishincSpecies catalog
Blue ling
Molva dypterygia
Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) belongs to the family Lotidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Molva dypterygia |
|---|---|
| Family | Lotidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Cod family |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Very long, slender body
- Protruding lower jaw
- Small chin barbel
- Two dorsal fins, the second very long
- Long anal fin
- Small rounded tail
- Uniform grey-brown to bluish-grey body
- Dorsal and anal fins with dark edges
Blue ling in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Blauleng |
| Swedish | Birkelånga |
| Norwegian | Blålange |
| Czech | Mník modrý |
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