Bottom Fish 〈PROVEN〉

Most bottom fish share specific physical adaptations to their low-level environment:

Halibut, flounder, sole, and dabs. Halibut are the largest, sometimes called "barn doors" when they reach several hundred pounds. Roundfish: Cod, haddock, pollock, and hake. bottom fish

Bottom fish, technically known as or groundfish, are species that live and feed on or near the seabed. These fish inhabit environments ranging from shallow coastal bays to the deep continental slope. Key Characteristics & Anatomy Most bottom fish share specific physical adaptations to

The marine waters of regions like Washington State host over 90 species of bottomfish. Major categories include: and dabs. Halibut are the largest

Many possess "inferior" mouths that point downward to feed on prey or detritus below them. Common Species & Groups