Merlangius merlangus, commonly known as the whiting, is a slender-bodied fish found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It typically inhabits coastal waters, preferring sandy or muddy seabeds. Whiting are carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. They have a distinctive silver-grey coloration and are known for their fast growth and high reproductive rate.

Merlangius merlangus, commonly known as the whiting, is native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Its geographical distribution includes the waters around Iceland, the British Isles, and extends southward to the northwestern coasts of Spain. It is also found in the North Sea, the Skagerrak, and the Kattegat.

The whiting typically inhabits temperate marine environments. It is commonly found in coastal areas with depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters, although it can occasionally be found at greater depths. The water temperature in these regions generally ranges from 5°C to 15°C.

Merlangius merlangus occupies a benthopelagic ecological niche, meaning it lives near the sea floor but also swims in the open water column. It is commonly found over sandy or muddy substrates and often near rocky reefs. Whiting primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates, making them an important part of the marine food web.