silver hake

Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) is a common type of hake found along the northern Atlantic coast of the U.S.. Hakes belong to the cod family, Gadidae, and are characterized by their elongated bodies, large heads, and sharp teeth. They possess two dorsal fins and a long anal fin, with their pelvic fins positioned forward of their pectoral fins.12

These are swift, carnivorous fish that, despite having soft flesh, are utilized as food. The silver hake is a significant food fish in its region. Other notable species include the European hake, the South African stockfish, and in North America, the white hake and red hake, which are related but distinguished by their fin structure and a chin barbel.21