FishincSpecies catalog
Pacific halibut
Hippoglossus stenolepis
Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Hippoglossus stenolepis |
|---|---|
| Family | Pleuronectidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Flatfish, Predators |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Flatfish seen from above, eyed side up
- Very large, elongated, thick body
- Large mouth
- Lateral line with a strong arch over the pectoral fin
- Slightly concave tail
- Dark olive-brown to grey with paler mottling
Pacific halibut in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Pazifischer Heilbutt |
| French | Flétan du Pacifique |
| Swedish | Stillahavs-helgeflundra |
| Norwegian | Stillehavskveite |
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