Fish art by Werble Hill Crafts

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Moonfish

Moonfish

Also known as Opah
Latin: Lampris guttatus

Moonfish is a stunningly coloured fish. It has a silvery-grey upper body and fades to rose red and dotted white spots towards the belly. The name moonfish is perhaps derived from its large round profile.


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