The sablefish is a deep-sea fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It has a sleek, elongated body with dark, metallic scales. Sablefish primarily feed on small fish, squid, and crustaceans. They typically grow to 24-36 inches and weigh 8-10 pounds. Known for their long migrations, they inhabit depths ranging from 300 to 9,800 feet. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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