Species learning profile
Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) is a saltwater fish associated with demersal habitat in North Atlantic. Both eyes migrate to the right side as the young fish flattens.
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At a glance
- 水域
- 海水
- Habitat
- 海底
- 最大长度
- 470 cm
- 分布范围
- North Atlantic
- 科
- Pleuronectidae
- 目
- Pleuronectiformes
Observe
How to identify Atlantic halibut
- Both eyes migrate to the right side as the young fish flattens.
- Guide context: demersal habitat in North Atlantic.
- Reported maximum length: 470 cm — a genuinely giant fish. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.
Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.
Place and pattern
Where it lives—and how it behaves
Habitat and range
This species is associated with demersal habitat across North Atlantic. It lives on or close to the bottom, where sediment, rock, depth, and bottom-dwelling prey matter most.
Behavior
Rests on the seafloor but makes long migrations
Food-web connections
What it eats and why it matters
Diet
Fish, squid, and crustaceans.
Ecological role
A large bottom-associated apex predator.
Remember
One fact worth keeping
Atlantic halibut可长到约 470 厘米，常见于海底附近。
Think like a conservationist
A conservation lens
Bottom-associated fish can be affected by seafloor disturbance, bycatch, warming, and changes to benthic prey.
This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.
Recall
Quick knowledge check
Which habitat is most closely associated with Atlantic halibut in this guide?
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References and further reading
Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.
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