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Updated 1/9/2019

Family Lampridae

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Lampris megalopsis

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BIGEYE MOONFISH    OPAH    Aka-Manbou

Inhabits open ocean depths from 300 to 1500 feet, migrating toward the surface to feed on zooplankton at night.  Tropical and subtropical Pacific, Indian, and West Atlantic Oceans.  Landed as bycatch by tuna longline vessels.  Excellent eating, with sections of moist pink, orange & red flesh suitable for different methods of preparation.  Attains 78 inches & 595 pounds.  Formerly lumped with the North Atlantic species Lampris guttatus.