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Common ling

Molva molva · Sea

Eel-like cod relative of deep rocky North Atlantic ground, often caught from a boat.

Common ling (Molva molva)

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Facts

Best months

Jan–Apr. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size70–100 cm · record about 200 cm
DietFish, crustaceans
RegionsEurope
Catching tip. Large baits on deep wrecks and rough ground.

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