Indian Halibut
Psettodes erumei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Unlike most flatfish, this one often swims upright rather than flat against the seabed, and it spends the day buried in sand or mud before hunting other fish at night. The Indian halibut grows to around sixty centimetres and is a common food fish, sold fresh, smoked or frozen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Psettodidae › Psettodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Halibut live?
- The Indian Halibut (Psettodes erumei) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Indian Halibut dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Halibut is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Halibut get?
- The Indian Halibut grows to about 64 cm.