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Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus · Sea
Largest flatfish, living in deep cold North Atlantic water; restricted or protected in many areas.
Photo: Vsevolod Rudyi, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 80–150 cm · record about 250 cm |
| Diet | Fish, crabs, squid |
| Regions | EuropeNorth America |
Catching tip. Heavy bottom rigs in deep cold water; check protection status.
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