Pollock (alternatively spelled
pollack; pronounced ) is the common name used for either of the two
species of North Atlantic
marine fish in the
Pollachius ("P.")
genus. Both
P. pollachius and
P. virens are commonly referred to as pollock. Other names for
P. pollachius include the
Atlantic pollock,
European pollock,
lieu jaune, and
lythe; while
P. virens is sometimes known as
Boston blues (distinct from bluefish),
coalfish (or
coley),
silver bills or
saithe.