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• noun (Context 1)
A large, slow-growing deep-sea fish (Hoplostethus atlanticus) found in cold global waters, notably off New Zealand and Australia, characterized by a bright orange-red body and highly valued as a mild-tasting commercial food fish.
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"Because of its exceptionally long lifespan and late maturity, the slimehead is highly vulnerable to deep-water overfishing."
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slimehead
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