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California Halibut

Paralichthys californicus

The California halibut or California flounder (Paralichthys californicus) is a large-tooth flounder native to the waters of the Pacific Coast of North America from the Quillayute River in Washington to Magdalena Bay in Baja California Sur. This is a demersal fish, living primarily in the lower water column as adults. They inhabit near shore regions and are free swimming.

Distribution

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United States of America · 24,654Mexico · 45