OR

Image Bank - Fishes

Australian Halibut

Reference

IB2727

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Spiny Turbots - PSETTODIDAE

Common Name

Australian Halibut

Scientific Name

Psettodes erumei

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Although the Australian Halibut is a typical flatfish in form, it is unusual in that it sometimes swims in an upright position. It grows to about 64 cm in length.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia