Blue ling
(Molva dypterygia)

Classification

Species: Molva dypterygia
Family: Lotidae - Lings

General data

Scientific names: Blue ling
Habitat: Saltwater
Climates: Temperate, Subpolar

The blue ling (Molva dypterygia) is a member of the cod family from the North Atlantic. It is usually 70 to 110 cm long, but the maximum length is 155 cm. Blue ling feed on fish (flatfishes, gobies, rocklings) and crustaceans and benthic invertebrates. The fish reaches sexual maturity at the age of six to 12 years.