NZ Wild Ling
Key Information
Family
Ling is a member of the Ophidiidae family (Cuske Eels).
Ling is a member of the Ophidiidae family (Cuske Eels).
Physical attributes
Ling is an eel-like fish, with orange-pinl marking above and irregular, pale bar like markings and blotching give the fish a mottled appearance.
Ling is an eel-like fish, with orange-pinl marking above and irregular, pale bar like markings and blotching give the fish a mottled appearance.
Sustainability
Ling is has been certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council, the global gold standard for sustainability since September 2014. Ling is also managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries using the New Zealand Quota Management System (QMS). Regular stock assessments are conducted to estimate fishery stock size and numbers. Scientific studies are also used. From these, scientists can estimate future stock sizes and catch limits.
Ling is has been certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council, the global gold standard for sustainability since September 2014. Ling is also managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries using the New Zealand Quota Management System (QMS). Regular stock assessments are conducted to estimate fishery stock size and numbers. Scientific studies are also used. From these, scientists can estimate future stock sizes and catch limits.
Geographical Location
Ling lives mainly in the middle water at depths from 200-800 metres and can be caught all around New Zealand, specifically around the bottom of the South island and over the Campbell Rise.
Ling lives mainly in the middle water at depths from 200-800 metres and can be caught all around New Zealand, specifically around the bottom of the South island and over the Campbell Rise.
Market Names
New Zealand: Ling, Kinglip
Australia: Pink Ling
Japan: Kingukurippu, Kingu, Ashiro
Korea: Hong maegi
Greece: Pontinki
Italy: Molva
Germany: Leng
France: Lingue
Commonwealth: Tchornyi kongrio
Locations Caught
