Where Does Atlantic Halibut Live?

Atlantic Halibut lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Atlantic Halibut

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 50 to 2,000 meters (160 to 6,560 feet), though juveniles may inhabit shallower waters. Prefers cold, deep waters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, gravelly, or rocky bottoms of continental shelves and slopes. They are often found in areas with strong currents and abundant prey.

Geographic range

North Atlantic Ocean, from Greenland and Labrador south to Virginia in the west, and from the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the Bay of Biscay in the east.

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