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Orange roughy
Hoplostethus atlanticus
The orange roughy is a deep-sea fish known for its bright reddish-orange coloration and remarkable longevity. This species is found in the deep, cold waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, typically at depths between 600 and 1,800 meters. Orange roughy are slow-grow…
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- Orange roughy do not begin to reproduce until they are 20-30 years old, making population recovery from overfishing extremely slow.
- Orange roughy can live over a century, making them one of the longest-lived commercial fish. They form large spawning aggregations, which makes them easy targets for fisheries. Their flesh was originally marketed as 'slimehead' before being rebranded for consumer appeal.
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