![]() ![]() They spawn during the winter months in about 1,200 feet of water. The Pacific Halibut, upon becoming a mature spawning adult average about 25 to 30 pounds in weight. ![]() As the fish grows, the under side becomes white, the top side becomes a mottled darker variation of colors resembling the sea bottom, and their body flattens into an oval shape: thus the nickname “Flatfish”. At this time the juvenile Halibut “lays over” on its’ side with both eyes on the upward or top side. At about five weeks of age and one inch in length, one eye “migrates” over the top of the head so that both eyes are on the same side of the head. When they are first hatched from the egg they swim upright and have one eye on each side of their head like all other species of fish. The North Pacific Halibut, a member of the Flounder Family of fish, are unique because they have a biological characteristic that only the Flounder Family has. Alaskan Halibut Facts – Everything You Need To Know The Basics Ok, that might be over stating it, but there is some good info here about halibut. Here are a few Alaskan Halibut facts that are sure to blow your mind.
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