Gadus Merlangus is a type of fish commonly known as whiting, silver hake or Atlantic hake. There are many synonyms for this species of fish, depending on the country or region. In France, Gadus Merlangus is called merlan, while in Spain it is known as pescadilla. In Portugal, it goes by abrótea, and in Germany, it is referred to as längs. The term ling is often used in the United Kingdom for a large whiting, which is technically not the same species as Gadus Merlangus. These synonyms may be important when trying to identify different types of fish or when traveling to different countries and ordering seafood.