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Hoplostethus crassispinus - in the same genus as Orange Roughy

Description

Hoplostethus crassispinus - in the same genus as Orange Roughy. Unlike theorange roughy, this fish lives a somewhat solitary existence, whereas the Orange Roughy schools- which has contributed to its overfishing in some places.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150830T011557Z

Location

Hawaii, Keahole, Kona Coast

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana