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    Haddock fish facts

    Haddock is the fish of Cod family which is found in North Atlantic. Due to the high demand, there is an extreme decrease in population of Haddock fish. It has small mouth, pointed snout, slim body and concave tail. They are carnivore which feeds on some fishes and invertebrates. It is similar to cod with two anal, chin barbel and three dorsal fins. The body has dark spots, light and lateral line. It measures upto 90 cm or 3 feet in size and weighs upto 11 kg or 24.5 pounds.

    Name Haddock fish facts and health benefits
    Scientific Name Melanogrammus aeglefinus
    Native Found in North Atlantic Ocean
    Common/English Name Seed haddock, offshore hake, Finnan haddock, Arbroath smokie, Auchmithie cure, Close fish, Eyemouth cure, Finnan haddock, Fish cake, Fish flakes, Fish flakes, Haddock chowder, London cut cure, Pinwiddie, Seed haddock, Smokie
    Name in Other Languages Breton: Anon, codog;
    Danish: hvilling, Fiskekage, Koldrøget kullerfilet, kuller;
    Dutch: schelvis, Koudgerookte schelvism, Schelvishutspot in blik, Schelviskkuller, Viscake, Visvlokken;
    Faroese: Hýsa, Torrahýsa;
    Finnish: Kalahiutale, Kalapihvri, Kolja, Koljamuhennos, Kylmäsavustettu koljafilee;
    French: aiglefi, Anon, Bourricot, Calever, Eglefin, Flocons de poisson, glefin, Habillot, ne, Produit sans doute, Pâté de poisson, Saint-Pierre, Soupe d’églefin, Âne, Églefin;
    German: Fischflocken, Fischkuchen, Kaltgeräucherter Schellfisch, Schellfisch, Schellfisch Suppe, Shellfisch;
    Greek: Bakaliaros;
    Icelandic: Üsa, Ýsa;
    Irish: Asinello, Asinello affumicato, Eglefino, Fiocchi di pesce, Polpettone di fesce, Zuppa di asinello;
    Japanese: Fureku, Neriseihin;
    Mandarin Chinese: Hēi xiàn xuě (黑線鱈);
    Norwegian: Fiskekake, Hyse, Kolje, Røkt hyse;
    Polish: Lupacz, Plamcak, Plamiak a. lupacz;
    Portuguese: Arinca, Arinca fumada, Bacalhau, Bolo de peixe, Flocos de peixe, Sopa de arinca;
    Russian: Piksha (Пикша);
    Serbian: Ugotica;
    Spanish: Eglefino, Eglefino ahumado, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, Pastel de pescado, Sopa de eglefino;
    Swedish: Fiskekaka, Fiskflingor, Kallrökt kolja, Kolja, Koljestuvning;
    Turkish: Balik keki;
    Welsh: hadog;
    Yugoslav: ugotica
    Diet Carnivore, mollusks, sea urchins, sea stars, fish eggs, worms
    Natural enemies Spiny dogfish, cod, skate, monkfish, sea raven, halibut, seals
    Lifespan 10 years in wild
    Size Length: 38-69 cm
    Weight Weight: 0.9-1.8 kg
    Color Dark gray
    Belly Silvery
    Flesh color White
    Flavor Mild
    Major Nutritions Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 3.19 µg (132.92%)
    Isoleucine 1.6 g (95.69%)
    Lysine 3.189 g (95.36%)
    Tryptophan 0.39 g (88.64%)
    Threonine 1.522 g (86.48%)
    Selenium, Se 47.5 µg (86.36%)
    Valine 1.79 g (84.75%)
    Histidine 1.023 g (83.04%)
    Leucine 2.823 g (76.38%)
    Protein 29.98 g (59.96%)
    Health Benefits
    • Maintenance of cells
    • Strengthen immunity
    • Balance fluid
    • Assist digestion
    • Function of brain
    • Lowers bad cholesterol
    • Skin conditions
    • Reduce stress
    • Sugar level
    • Relax muscles
    Calories in 1 fillet (150 gm) 135 Kcal.
    Precautions Due to the mercury content in fish, it should be consumed in limited amounts.
    How to Eat
    • It is usually smoked, dried, canned and frozen.
    • It is added to chips and British fish.
    • It is also included in supper.
    Other Facts
    • The largest Haddock is 44 inches long and weighs about 37 pounds.
    • The body is covered with scales and thick mucus.
    • Young fish have lengthy migratory routes.
    • Spawning occurs from January to June.
    • Females lay from 850 to 3 million of eggs.
    • The small haddock weighs upto 3 to 17 pounds.