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bastard halibut

Paralichthys olivaceus

The olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus), bastard halibut, Japanese flounder or Korean halibut is a temperate marine species of large-tooth flounder native to the North-western Pacific Ocean. It is a high valued fin-fish, known to be excellent for aquaculture due to a rapid growth rate and popularity in Japan and Korea. Names In Japanese, olive flounder is called hirame (ヒラメ).

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