Pollachius pollachius is a species of marine fish in the family Gadidae. FAO uses the English name pollack for this species, whereas in American English it is known as European pollock. Other vernacular names include lythe, and in the Isle of Man, calig.

Pollock, Atlantic Pollock or pollack, scientific name Pollachius pollachius is the widespread identify used for both of the two species of North Atlantic marine fish within the genus Pollachius.

The Pollock is a group of fish in the taxonomic genus Pollachius. The genus contains two species, P. pollachius and P. virens, both of which people refer to as “Pollock.” Researchers place these fish in the Gadidae family, along with cod, whiting, and haddock. All of the members of this family have important value in commercial fisheries.

Pollock, (Pollachius, or Gadus, virens), North Atlantic fish of the cod family, Gadidae. It is known as saithe, or coalfish, in Europe. The pollock is an elongated fish, deep green with a pale lateral line and a pale belly. It has a small chin barbel and, like the cod, has three dorsal and two anal