Story: Deep-sea creatures

Ling (2nd of 3)

Ling

Ling are quite large fish, measuring 80 to 120 centimetres. They feed on the sea floor, taking fish (including small hoki and southern blue whiting), crustacea and cephalopods. They are fished by longline and by trawling at 200 to 700 metres deep.

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Paddy Ryan, 'Deep-sea creatures - Sea-floor life', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/5279/ling (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Paddy Ryan, published 12 Jun 2006