Image Bank - Fishes
Opah
Reference |
IB1083 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Opah - LAMPRIDAE |
Common Name |
Opah |
Scientific Name |
Lampris guttata |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Opah grows to nearly 2 m in length, weighs around 270 kg. It feeds mainly on squid, but also consumes jellyfish, pelagic crustaceans and small fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |