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Photo	Names
Illustrations by Chris Van Dusen Images Courtesy of Seafood Business Magazine	Latin: Merlangus merlangus French: Merlan German: Wittling Spanish: Merlan Russian: Merlang

Description

The difference between hake and whiting is vague as both are often marketed under the name of whiting. European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) is often substituted and confused with European whiting. Europan whiting grow to between 20 and 35 cm (8 to 14 in) in length but some females can grow to 70 cm (28 in).

Markets	Commercial Aspects
Exporting Countries Capture: Norway, Iceland Primary Consumers Canada, United States, England, Germany, Japan	-----

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