ATLANTIC HALIBUT
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
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- Overview
- Description
- Biology
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Trends and Threats
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Overview
Biology
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Adults are benthic but occasionally pelagic (Ref. 4705). Feed mainly on other fishes (cod, haddock, pogge, sand-eels, herring, capelin), but also takes cephalopods, large crustaceans and other bottom-living animals. Batch spawner (Ref. 51846). Utilized fresh, dried or salted, smoked and frozen; can be steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988). Growth rate varies according to density, competition and availability of food. Slow growth rate and late onset of sexual maturity, halibut populations can be seriously affected by overfishing (Ref. 35388). Also Ref. 58426.