The big roughy is a deep-sea fish known for its robust, laterally compressed body and spiny fins. It typically inhabits rocky ocean floors at depths of 200-800 meters. Averaging 12-16 inches in length and weighing 2-4 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. The big roughy is a solitary, slow-moving species with nocturnal habits.
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