Merluza

Merluza is the common name for several marine fish in the order of Gadiformes, which are related to cod and haddock.
Merluza can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as in the Mediterranean and Black seas.
Merluza are medium to large fish, averaging from 0.5 to 3.6 kilograms (1 to 8 pounds) in weight, and can grow up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) in length.
Merluza have a large head with a big mouth and sharp teeth.
They have a long and slender body covered by small scales.
Merluza are predators that feed on prey near or on the bottom of the sea.
They migrate vertically, staying in deep water during the day and coming to shallower depths during the night.
They also migrate seasonally, according to their reproductive cycle.
Merluza are commercially important fish, especially in Europe and South America, where they are sold as fresh, frozen, filleted, smoked, or salted.
Merluza have white flesh that is firm and tasty, and are rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Merluza are also known as hake or pescada in other languages.

• The European hake (Merluccius merluccius), which is found off the Atlantic coast of Europe and western North Africa, in the Mediterranean Sea, and in the Black Sea.

• The Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi), which is found off Argentina.

• The Benguela hake (Merluccius poli), which is found off South Africa.

• The Southern hake (Merluccius australis), which is found off Chile and New Zealand.

• The North Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), which is found in the northeast Pacific.

Merluza is the common name for several fish species in the order Gadiformes, which are found in the Atlantic, Pacific, Mediterranean, and Black Sea.
It is also known as hake in English, хек in Russian, and pescada in Portuguese.
Merluza fish have a slender body, a large head, a pointed snout, and a forked tail.
They can grow up to 1 meter (3 feet) in length and weigh up to 27 kg (60 lb).
Their color varies depending on the species and the habitat, but they are usually silver-gray on the back and white on the belly.
Merluza fish are predators that feed on other fish, crustaceans, and squid.
They live in deep water during the day and come to shallower depths at night to hunt.
These fish migrate seasonally according to their reproductive cycle.
Merluza is a commercially important fish that is sold as fresh, frozen, smoked, or salted.
It is valued for its firm and tasty flesh, which is white and free of bones.
Merluza is used in various cuisines, such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Argentine.
Some of the popular dishes made with merluza are merluza a la gallega, bacalhau à brás, merluzzo alla livornese, and merluza a la criolla.
Merluza is also a source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
It is considered a healthy and nutritious food that can benefit the heart, brain, and immune system.