Pacific Halibut
The Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) is a large, flat-bodied fish found in the North Pacific, from Japan to Baja California. This species is highly sought after in commercial and sport fisheries due to its size and high-quality meat. Pacific Halibut typically reside on the ocean floor, where they blend in with the substrate, making them formidable ambush predators.
Length~- (max 240)
Weight~18 (max 230)
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Water Temp3-8° F
Depth183-457 ft
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- Length~- (max 240)
- Weight~18 (max 230)
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- Water Temp3-8° F
- Depth183-457 ft
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Regulation for Pacific Halibut
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Pacific Halibut prefer cold, temperate waters, often found at considerable depths along the continental shelf
- They thrive on sandy, muddy, or gravelly bottoms, where they can easily camouflage
- Their diet includes fish, crabs, and other benthic organisms, reflecting their role as ambush predators
- These fish often migrate vertically within the water column to feed, especially at dawn and dusk
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in deep waters during winter, where females release large numbers of eggs
- After hatching, larvae drift with ocean currents before settling on the seafloor as juveniles
- Young halibut begin in shallow coastal areas, gradually moving deeper as they mature
- Mature halibut exhibit long migrations, often moving between feeding grounds in summer and deeper spawning grounds in winter