Gadidae

lythe

Pollachius pollachius

Gadid Fish of the Atlantic Ocean

• Blue
• Temperate
• Northern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Atlantic Ocean
• Europe
• Fusiform
• Large
• Temperate fish

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.