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No. 16. NORWAY HADDOCK, BERGYLT. 



Sebastes norvegicus, Ascanius. 



Usual extreme length : 4 feet, but the majority of examples 

 marketed seldom exceed half this measurement 



Description: Body somewhat stout in build; head massive, and 

 spiny in the region of the gill-covers. Dorsal fin consisting of 

 fifteen strong" spinous rays, and the same number of soft ones; 

 the anal of three spines and eight or nine other rays. The lower 

 jaw extending beyond the upper, and bearing a protuberant 

 knob at its extremity. Coloration bright red, shading to pink 

 on the flanks and lower parts. 



The Norway Haddock is viviparous, producing its young 

 alive; its food consists chiefly of animal matter. 



Range: This is an essentially Northern fish, its distribution 

 extending from Spitzbergen to the South-West coast of Norway. 

 In English waters the species is comparatively rare. 



Remarks: The Norway Haddock has been included in the present 

 volume largely on account of the fact that of recent years increasing 

 numbers appear to be marketed in Britain by vessels fishing in Northern 

 waters. At present the species is but little known, but it is undoubtedly 

 one of excellent quality -and flavour. In the northern Continental markets, 

 however, it meets with a readv sale. A good method of cookery consists 

 in baking the fish entire with seasoning. 



