Hul'q'umi'num' name:

stsa’tx

English Name:

pacific halibut

Scientific Name:

Hippoglossus stenolepis

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Description

Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution

The Pacific halibut usually lives in deep water and can grow to a very large size. Their flesh is firm, white and very tasty. Some speakers regard this as their favorite fish to eat.

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