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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.

Usage Example

"Because of its exceptionally long lifespan and late maturity, the slimehead is highly vulnerable to deep-water overfishing."

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slimehead

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Orange roughy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/orange-roughy
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