Fishing for North Pacific crestfish

Lophotus capellei

The North Pacific crestfish is a deep-sea fish known for its elongated, ribbon-like body and striking dorsal fin. Typically reaching lengths of up to 80 inches and weighing around 10 pounds, it inhabits the mesopelagic zone of the North Pacific Ocean. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and invertebrates. Crestfish are solitary and exhibit vertical migratory behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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