Coalfish (Saithe)
Pollachius virens · Gadidae
Common catalog entry
Identification keys
Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.
- Straight pale lateral line
- Slightly forked tail
- Dark green back
Habitat notes
Cold ocean · Reefs
Active season: Fall
Common approach: Jigs / shads
Look-alike check
When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.
- Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)
- Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua)
- Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
Conservation reminder
Schooling gadid of cold seas.
Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.
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