Whitening

Latin: Merlangius merlangius
Size:
55 cm - 3 kg
Levested:
Sand and mud bottom from 10 to 200 meters deep
Distribution:
Black Sea and northeastern Mediterranean. In the Atlantic Ocean from Gibraltar to the Barents Sea. Iceland. The entire Norwegian coast
Food:
Crustaceans and fish
Facts about Hvitting

Whiting is also known as the "chicken of the sea". It is named after its white meat and is considered a delicacy.

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