FishincSpecies catalog
Ling
Molva molva
Ling (Molva molva) belongs to the family Lotidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Molva molva |
|---|---|
| Family | Lotidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Cod family, Predators |
| Other names | Common ling |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Very long slender body
- Two dorsal fins, the second very long
- Long anal fin
- Rounded tail
- One long chin barbel
- Upper jaw longer
- Bronze-brown to olive marbled back
- Dorsal, anal and tail fins with a pale edge
- A black spot at the rear of the first dorsal fin
Ling in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Leng, Lengfisch |
| French | Lingue |
| Dutch | Leng |
| Polish | Molwa |
| Swedish | Långa |
| Danish | Lange |
| Norwegian | Lange |
| Finnish | Molva |
| Czech | Mník mořský |
| Hungarian | Északi menyhal |
| Romanian | Mihalț de mare |
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