Halibut

halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus, the largest of the flatfish, has been known to reach a length of 2.5 m (8') and a weight over 300 kg (650 lb). It is a fish of the N. Atlantic, ranging from the cold waters of the Arctic down to New Jersey and Scotland. The colour of the eyed side is greenish-brown or dark brown.

The Pacific halibut, H. stenolepis, does not attain quite the size of the Atlantic species, but may still be huge. It ranges from C. California through Alaska to N. Asian waters.