An opah caught off Hawaii, USA. (www.konadeepsea.com)
A 97,4 pounds opah (www.ifish.net)
Opah fish is also commonly known as redfin ocean pan, moonfish, sunfishmoonfish and sometimes as Jerusalem haddock. Opah are ldeep bodied pelagic high colorful fishes that are member of the Lampriform family Lampridae
Opah are rarely caught by recreational anglers, but are frequently caught as bycatch in many longline tuna fisheries.They are prized trophies for deepwater anglers as their large size and attractive form lend themselves well to taxidermy.
DISTRIBUTION: | All Oceans |
MAX SIZE: | 220 lb / 100 kg |
MAX LENGTH: | 70 inch / 180 cm |
MAX AGE: | Unknown |
ENVIRONMENT: | Saltwater |