Fin's Fish Guide
The Long roughy (Optivus elongatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Trachichthyidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The slender roughy is a roughy (Trachichthyidae) from the waters around New Zealand. The species has a fairly deep, laterally compressed, reddish body with large eyes and stout scales. It is nocturnal and keeps hidden by day in cracks and crevices of rocky reefs. At night it emerges to catch small, mobile bottom invertebrates and zooplankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Long roughy?
The Long roughy has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Reddish with large eyes; nocturnal roughy that shelters in reef crevices during the day.
Where does the Long roughy live?
The Long roughy lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. New Zealand; cracks and crevices of rocky reefs.
How big does the Long roughy get?
The Long roughy grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Long roughy dangerous to humans?
No, the Long roughy is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Long roughy edible?
The Long roughy is rarely eaten.
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