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Roosterfish Nematistius pectoralis

Unmistakable thanks to its tall comb-like dorsal fin, it patrols the surf of the eastern Pacific.

• Family: Nematistiidae
• Rarity: Epic
• Average length: 80 cm
• Max length: 160 cm
• Max weight: 50 kg
• Habitat: coastal
• Regions: pacific-east
• Edible: yes

Did you know?

Its comb has seven long spines that it raises when excited.

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