Fish Dictionary
Fish related data
Length weight ratios
The data is based on catch evaluations for different areas and during different seasons. Consequently, the weight graphs represent average values. These values may of course vary according to fishing ground and season.
- Salmon - Salmón - Lachs
- Saithe (Pollock) - Colín - Seelachs
- Cod - Bacalao - Kabeljau (< 3,3 lbs)
- Cod - Bacalao - Kabeljau (> 33 lbs)
- Haddock - Anón - Schellfish
- Hake - Merluza - Seehecht
- Whiting - Merlán - Wittling
- Redfish - Gallineta - Rotbarsch
- Perch - Perca - Barsch
- Dog`s Teeth - Dentón - Zahnbrasse
- Snapper - Pargo - Schnapper
- Herring - Arenque - Hering
- Mackerel - Caballa - Makrele
- Horse Mackerel - Jurel - Pferdemakrele
- Pilchard - Sardina - Sardine
- Anchovy - Anchoa - Anchovis
- Anchoveta - Anchoveta - Anchoveat
- Plaice - Solla - Scholle
- Yellowtail Flounder
- Flounder - Mendo Limón
- Rainbow Trout - Trucha arco iris - Regenbogenforelle
Fish names
We have summarized the most common types of edible fish in six groups covering the majority of fish which occurs in rivers, lakes and in the sea. The names are listed alphabetically in accordance with their Latin designation and the names are also given in the ten languages which are of particular importance to the fishing industry.
- Fresh water fish, Salmon, Trout
- Flatfish
- Whitefish
- Herring
- Tuna, Mackerel
- Bream and various other kinds of fish