Whiting (fish)

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A number of Actinopterygiian fish have been given the common name whiting.

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Gadiformes (cod-like)

Sciaenidae

Smelt-whitings

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References

  1. "Merlangius merlangus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System . Retrieved 19 March 2006.