Where Does Orange Roughy Live?

Orange Roughy lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Orange Roughy

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 180 to 1,800 meters (590 to 5,900 feet), with optimal concentrations often found between 700 and 1,500 meters.

Environment

Bathyal zone, primarily associated with seamounts, continental slopes, and oceanic ridges. They form dense aggregations, particularly during spawning.

Geographic range

Widely distributed in temperate and cold-temperate waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Key fishing grounds include New Zealand, Australia, Namibia, and the North Atlantic.

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