Orange roughy
| Scientific name | Hoplostethus atlanticus |
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| Family | Trachichthyidae |
| FAO code | ORY |
General characteristics of the species
Oval, compressed body. Disproportionately large head, covered with bone plates. Dark red / orange in color with silver highlights. It can reach a total length of up to about 75 cm.
| Other information | |
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| Main fishing gear | Lines and hooks (bottom longline). |
| Main ways of presenting the product | Packed in polyethylene boxes. Cool, on ice. |