Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Greenland halibut | Flétan du Groenland | TSN Code 172930

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

• Thick-bodied, triangular form
• Dark brown top side, grayish underside
• Straight lateral line and caudal fin
• Very large mouth, with large teeth

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 83480
• Total catch in weight (kg): 27352
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 519
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 147
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 315
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 12
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 100
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 260
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 258

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Dark underside flat fish

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

• Dark underside flat fish
• Flatfishes

Useful link(s)

• Landings