Genus Merluccius refers to a group of fish species belonging to the family Merlucciidae. Some of the common synonyms for the Genus Merluccius include common hake, silver hake, whiting hake, and European hake. These synonyms refer to the various types of hake that belong to this genus, which are found in different parts of the world, including the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Hake is a valuable food source and is popular in many cuisines. Some species of hake also have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine. Understanding these synonyms can help with identifying different types of hake and their characteristics.