About Greenland Halibut
Greenland halibut is a cold-water flatfish primarily associated with deep-water habitats.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Commercial species
Diet
Fish, crustaceans and squid.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
November–January
Reproduction
Spawns in deep marine waters, particularly along continental slopes.
Distribution around Iceland
Occurs in cold deep waters around Iceland and along shelf slopes.