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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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North Pacific crestfish
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