Atlantic Roughy
Hoplostethus occidentalis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Hoplostethus occidentalis, more commonly known as the Atlantic roughy or western roughy, is a member of the family Trachichthyidae. It has a wide distribution in the Atlantic Ocean ranging from as far south as Brazil all the way to southern Nova Scotia. It is a deepwater fish, living at depths between 485 and 550 metres. It can reach lengths of up to 17.3 centimetres (6.8 in) SL.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Trachichthyiformes
- Family
- Trachichthyidae
- Genus
- Hoplostethus