No. 3. WHITING. 



(! ail us merlangus, Linnaeus. 



Usual extreme length : 18 inches. 

 Description : 



Body comparatively slender in build ; first anal 

 fin commencing" on a level with the middle of the first dorsal ; 

 lower jaw shorter than the upper, and bearing" no barbel. 

 Coloration greyish yellow, with yellow stripes along- the silvery 

 sides ; a shoulder spot situated above and around the base of 

 the pectoral fin. 



The Whiting- spawns from March to May ; its food consists 

 chiefly of small fishes, crustaceans, etc. 



Remarks: The Whiting is rather more coastal in its distribution than 

 either the Cod or Haddock. As a food fish- it is remarkable for its 

 delicate flavour, on that account being invaluable for the diet of invalids. 

 Of the total quantity of Whiting landed in Britain, nearly three-quarters 

 are derived from the North Sea. In common with the two preceding 

 species, this fish is often smoked and retailed as " Haddock." 



