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 |