Slender Roughy (species: Optivus elongatus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Optivus elongatus
Slender Roughy


©John Turnbull: Slender Roughy (Optivus elongatus)

©John Turnbull: Slender Roughy (Optivus elongatus)

©Graham Bould: Slender Roughy (Optivus elongatus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Beryciformes
Family Trachichthyidae
Genus Optivus
Species Optivus elongatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 72 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 70 m - applies to Normally at 15m to 35m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Nocturnally active; inhabits cracks and crevices during the day (Fishbase).

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