Hippoglossus hippoglossus

Atlantic halibut | Flétan atlantique | TSN Code 172933

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Diamond-shaped, triangular body profile; white underside
• Arched lateral line above pectoral fin
• Large mouth
• Concave caudal fin (vs. all other flatfishes here)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 308
• Total catch in weight (kg): 1282
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 1030
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 336
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 635
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 5
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 47
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 92
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 12

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Brownish flat fish

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Brownish flat fish
• Flatfishes

Useful link(s)

• Science advisory report 2009 on stock assessment of Atlantic halibut of the Gulf of St. Lawrence
• Landings