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

Includes a wide variety of rockfish, lingcod, sablefish (black cod), and cabezon. bottom fish

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, technically known as or groundfish, are

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

The marine waters of regions like Washington State host over 90 species of bottomfish. Major categories include: