Author: (Walbaum, 1792)
FBname: Red hake
Comments: Found on soft muddy and sandy bottoms, but never on rocks, gravel or shells.  Juveniles live along the coasts at shallow depths (4-6 m); adults migrate to deeper waters, generally to between 110 and 130 m, and in some instances, to over 550 m.  Juveniles live in scallops (<i>Placopecten magellanicus</i>) and remain close to scallop beds until they mature (Ref. 9988).  They prefer temperatures of 8-10°C (Ref. 5951).  Feed on shrimps, amphipods and other crustaceans, also on squid and herring, flatfish, mackerel and others.  Utilized fresh, dried or salted and frozen; also small fish are used for fishmeal ; eaten steamed, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988). Maximum depth reported from Ref. 57178.