Bastard halibut
📖 Overview
Bastard halibut (Paralichthys olivaceus), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 is a very large fish in the family Paralichthyidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 103.00 cm in maximum length and up to 9.100 kg. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 10 to 200 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species is valued as a game and sport species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 77 - 81; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 59 - 61; Vertebrae: 38. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bastard halibut is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 10 - 200 m . Subtropical; 62°N - 1°N, 99°E - 163°E South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
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