Oilfish
Ruvettus Pretiosus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameRuvettus Pretiosus
Other namesCastor Oil Fish, Escolar, Night Barracuda, Plaintail, Scourfish
SizeUp to 3 m (9.84 ft)
WeightUp to 63.5 kg (140 lb)
FamilySnake Mackerel / Gempylidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper oceanic waters on the continental slope, benthopelagic zone
