AnAge entry for Merluccius merluccius

Classification (HAGRID: 04047)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Gadiformes
                Family: Merlucciidae
                    Genus: Merluccius
Species
Merluccius merluccius
Common name
European hake

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
20 years (wild)
Source
ref. 454
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
1,095 days
Male sexual maturity
1,095 days
Adult weight
8,250 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 164795
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8063
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