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Hippoglossus stenolepis - The Pacific Halibut

The Pacific halibut, or Hippoglossus stenolepis [from the Greek hippos (horse), glossa (tongue), steno (narrow), lepis (scale)], is one of the largest species of teleosts.  Its scientific name was first proposed in 1904 by P.J. Schmidt, a Russian scientist who noted anatomical differences such as scale shape, pectoral fin length, and body shape which Schmidt thought distinguished it from the Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus).   It has been debated, though, that the two are in actuality the same species.

Length-Weight relationship

Parasites:  Sand Fleas

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