greenling

North Pacific fish

Greenling refers to any of several fish in the family Hexagrammidae, found in North Pacific coastal waters.

These bottom-dwelling fish have elongated bodies and are popular with anglers: We caught a nice lingcod and a couple of greenlings off the jetty.

The name reflects their often greenish coloration, though species vary from olive to brown to blue.

fish

lingcod

Pacific coastal predator fish

  • rockfishStone-habitat marine swimmer
  • scalesPlates or weighing devices
  • gillsAquatic respiratory organs

fins · swim · school · seafood · sushi · sashimi · omega-3 · fillet · grilled · poached

fishing

angler

One who casts lines

line · rod · reel · tackle · lure · jig · sportfishing · bottom-fishing · charter · pier

habitat

kelp bed

Dense underwater algae growth

coastal · subtidal · intertidal · Pacific coast · cold water · temperate · nearshore · eelgrass · structure · crevice

Categories
Opposites
water temperature/climate zone

greenlingparrotfish

Beak-jawed coral-eating fish

tropical fish · coral reef fish · angelfish · butterflyfish · damselfish

depth/habitat zone

greenlingflying fish

Marine glider with fins

tuna · mahi-mahi · marlin · sailfish · sardine

geographic distribution

greenlingAtlantic cod

North Atlantic food fish

Family

green, greens, greenhouse, greenery, greenish, greenness, evergreen, greener, greening

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G