Greenland halibut

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Also known as: Greenland turbot, Reinhardtius hippoglossoides(Show More)

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The Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), also known as Greenland turbot, is a species of flatfish found in the cold waters of the Arctic and near-Arctic regions of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It belongs to the Pleuronectidae family.1

This fish typically grows to about 1.3 meters (51 inches) in length and can weigh up to 7 kg (15.4 pounds). Unlike many other flatfish, the Greenland halibut is brownish or blackish and is similarly colored on both sides of its body. These fish are long-lived, with life spans that can reach up to 30 years. The Greenland halibut is an important part of Greenland's economy, with fish and crustaceans being principal exports.123

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…known as halibut include the Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, also called the Greenland turbot), which is also of the family Pleuronectidae, and the California halibut (Paralichthys californicus, also called the California flounder) of the family Paralichthyidae. The Greenland halibut inhabits Arctic and near-Arctic parts of the Atlantic and Pacific
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…known as halibut include the Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, also called the Greenland turbot), which is also of the family Pleuronectidae, and the California halibut (Paralichthys californicus, also called the California flounder) of the family Paralichthyidae. The Greenland halibut inhabits Arctic and near-Arctic parts of the Atlantic and Pacific
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