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The orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus), also known as the red roughy, slimehead and deep sea perch, is a relatively large deep-sea fish belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae). The UK Marine Conservation Society has categorized orange roughy as "vulnerable to exploitation". It is bathypelagic, found in cold (3 to 9 °C or 37 to ...
Some species (e.g., Aulotrachichthys latus) are reported to be bioluminescent, probably by symbiotic bacteria as is found in other beryciform fish. The largest species is the orange roughy at a maximum standard length (SL; a measurement excluding the caudal fin) of 75 cm and a weight of 7 kg; however, most slimeheads are well under 30 cm SL.
Demersal fish, also known as groundfish, live and feed on or near the bottom of seas or lakes (the demersal zone). [ 1 ] They occupy the sea floors and lake beds, which usually consist of mud, sand, gravel or rocks. [ 1 ] In coastal waters, they are found on or near the continental shelf, and in deep waters, they are found on or near the ...
There are 30 species in this genus: [1] Hoplostethus abramovi Kotlyar, 1986. Hoplostethus atlanticus (Collett, 1889) - orange roughy. Hoplostethus cadenati Quéro, 1974 - black slimehead. Hoplostethus confinis Kotlyar, 1980. Hoplostethus crassispinus Kotlyar, 1980. Hoplostethus druzhinini Kotlyar, 1986. Hoplostethus fedorovi (Kotlyar, 1986 ...
Escolar. The escolar, Lepidocybium flavobrunneum, a species of fish in the family Gempylidae, is found in deep (200–885 metres, or 656–2,904 ft) tropical and temperate waters around the world. It is also known as snake mackerel, walu walu (Hawaiian, sometimes written waloo), and is sometimes sold as "butterfish" or "white tuna". [2]
This is a list of fish found in and around Great Britain, in both fresh water (lakes, rivers, streams and man-made pools) and salt water. This list includes species that are native to Great Britain, as well as those which have been introduced from other countries. This image has a few sizing issues. Apologies.
The Beryciformes / ˈbɛrɪsɪfɔːrmiːz / are a poorly-understood order of carnivorous ray-finned fishes consisting of 7 families, 30 genera, and 161 species. [ 2] They feed on small fish and invertebrates. Beyond this, little is known about the biology of most member species because of their nocturnal habits and deepwater habitats. [ 3]
Orange roughy; From scientific name of a fish: This is a redirect from a scientific name of a fish (or group of fish) to a vernacular ("common") name.