Atlantic Halibut
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[edit] Species Name:
Atlantic Halibut
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[edit] Scientific Name:
Hippoglossus hippoglossus,
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[edit] Basic Description:
have a large mouth and forked tail, with an elongated flat body that is greenish-brown to dark brown on its upper-eyed side, with the ‘blind side’ ranging from white to gray. Interestingly, the left eye of a young halibut moves over the top of the head towards the right side until both eyes are completely relocated on the right side of the head (~44 mm long) leaving it ‘blind’ on one side of its body. The Atlantic Halibut is closely related to the Pacific Halibut (same genus).
[edit] Size:
And like its Pacific cousin it is a large fish of deep waters. The world record was almost 400 pounds, taken off Norway.
[edit] Distribution and Habitat:
It can be found on deep banks across the entire north Atlantic.
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[edit] Table Quality:
Atlantic halibut has a lean, mild, sweet taste that is flaky and tender, though still firm when cooked.
[edit] Commercial Value:
It is mostly taken by commercial fishermen with deep nets or longlines.
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--TubeDude 14:35, 3 March 2008 (CST)
