About Haddock
Haddock is one of the best-known demersal fish around Iceland and an important commercial species. It is commonly associated with soft seabeds on the continental shelf.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Commercial species
Habitat
Continental shelf, particularly sandy and muddy seabeds.
Diet
Benthic animals and fish.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Winter–spring
Reproduction
Spawns in marine waters, generally at depths of about 50–150 m.
Distribution around Iceland
Common on the continental shelf around Iceland.