Halibut
O-003 | Open Ocean Collection
Why I Chose This Fish
Just for the halibut!
This fish has always tripped me out. The entire body composition is a mind bender. The eyes are so unorthodox, and that flat body is instantly recognizable.
I know halibut are popular eating fish and game fish, but that's not what draws me in. It's the body and overall look of the fish that I love.
After catching one in Alaska, I was able to witness firsthand the power these fish pack inside that flat frame. An incredibly unique fish!
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Scientific name: Hippoglossus stenolepis (Pacific Halibut)
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Habitat: Coastal waters, living on or near sandy, muddy, or gravelly seafloors. Adults move between shallower feeding grounds and deeper waters.
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Range: North Pacific Ocean, from California north to Alaska, including the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea.
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Typical Size: Commonly several feet long, with large adults reaching over 6 feet. Exceptional individuals can exceed 8 feet and weigh up to 500 pounds.
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Diet: Fish, squid and other cephalopods, crabs, clams, and other seafloor animals.
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Known For: Its remarkably flat, diamond-shaped body, mottled brown upper side, and both eyes positioned on the same side of its head. As a young fish develops, one eye migrates across its head as the body changes to its distinctive sideways-swimming form. Pacific Halibut are the largest flatfish in the world and are prized by recreational anglers for their size and strength.
