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Quick facts

SizeUp to 130 cm
WeightUp to 7 kg
LifespanUp to 36 years
Depth1–2200 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round in deep water.

About Greenland Halibut

Greenland halibut is a cold-water flatfish primarily associated with deep-water habitats.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species
  • Commercial species

Habitat

Cold deep water.

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.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026