Olive flounder
(Paralichthys olivaceus)
General data
Scientific names:
Olive flounder, Bastard halibut, Japanese halibut
Local names:
Japanese flatfish, Korean flatfish
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Subtropical
Native to coast of:
Asia
Distribution:
Pacific Ocean
The olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), bastard halibut or Japanese halibut, is a temperate marine species of large-tooth flounder native to the North-western Pacific Ocean.
It is often referred to as the Japanese flatfish or Korean flatfish when mentioned in the context of those countries. It is the highest valued finfish in the world, known to be excellent for aquaculture due to a rapid growth rate and popularity in Korea.
It reaches a length of 103 cm (41 in) and a weight of 9.1 kg (20 lb).
