Fishing for California halibut
Paralichthys californicus
15K logged catches • 88K followers
The California halibut is a large, flat-bodied fish found along the Pacific coast. It can grow up to 60 inches and weigh 72 pounds. Typically residing in sandy or muddy bottoms, it preys on smaller fish and invertebrates. Known for its ability to camouflage, the California halibut exhibits ambush predation behavior, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey. This summary is AI generated
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Water type
Saltwater / Mixed
Common depth
? - 600 ft
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Source: Fishbase
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