🌿Native Nature

California Halibut

Paralichthys californicus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Carangiformes ›Family: Paralichthyidae ›Genus: Paralichthys

About

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. It feeds near shore and is free swimming. It typically weighs 6 to 30 pounds (3 to 23 kg). It is much smaller than the larger and more northern-ranging Pacific halibut that can reach 300 pounds (140 kg).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Halibut?
The scientific name of California Halibut is Paralichthys californicus.
What kingdom does California Halibut belong to?
California Halibut belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Halibut belong to?
California Halibut belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Halibut belong to?
California Halibut belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does California Halibut belong to?
California Halibut belongs to the order Carangiformes.
What family does California Halibut belong to?
California Halibut belongs to the family Paralichthyidae.
What genus does California Halibut belong to?
California Halibut belongs to the genus Paralichthys.