vulgaris, Merlangus Fleming [J.] 1828:195 [A history of British animals; ref. 1339] British Isles. No types known. Based in part on Gadus merlangus Linnaeus 1758. •Synonym of Merlangius merlangus (Linnaeus 1758) -- (Svetovidov 1973:307 [ref. 7169], Cohen in Cohen et al. 1990:56 [ref. 18936]). Current status: Synonym of Merlangius merlangus (Linnaeus 1758). Gadidae. Habitat: brackish, marine.