The Opaleye is a coastal fish known for its distinctive blue-green eyes and olive-green body. Typically measuring 12-25 inches and weighing 2-6 pounds, it inhabits rocky reefs and kelp beds along the Pacific coast. Omnivorous, it feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and crustaceans. Opaleye are social, often forming schools for feeding and protection. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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