Hippoglossus hippoglossus

Flat-fishes

  • Atlantic halibut
  • Heilbutt
  • Heilbot
  • Flétan
  • Fletan
  • Halibut

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 2000 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 470 cm
  • Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks - Fishes -

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
  • The species is classified asVulnerable