Oilfish
Ruvettus Pretiosus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Ruvettus Pretiosus
Other names
Castor Oil Fish, Escolar, Night Barracuda, Plaintail, Scourfish
Size
Up to 3 m (9.84 ft)
Weight
Up to 63.5 kg (140 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper oceanic waters on the continental slope, benthopelagic zone
Depth Range
