Pollachius pollachius
Identification:
(...) The body colouration is variable depending on habitat (...) The lower jaw projects beyond the upper (...)
Habitat:
Pollack prefer the cover of reefs, wrecks, piers and rocks. (...) A bottom feeder during the day (...)
Food:
(...) Young Pollack will also feed on marine worm and small rockpool creatures. Mature Pollack feed mainly on fish and in particular sandeel, herring and small members of the cod family (...)
Range:
(...) Britain but more common in the West and in particular Western Ireland.