Spotted Halibut
Verasper variegatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 149 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A large righteye flounder of sandy and muddy coastal bottoms, it lies flat in the shallow sublittoral above 100 metres with both eyes on its upper side. Heavily fished in Japan, it is now bred and released to prop up the stock, and the IUCN lists it as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Verasper
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283142.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Halibut live?
- The Spotted Halibut (Verasper variegatus) is typically found at to 149 m.
- Is the Spotted Halibut dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Halibut is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Halibut get?
- The Spotted Halibut grows to about 60 cm.