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Species guide

How to catch Spiky oreo

Neocyttus rhomboidalis

Stylized 2D illustration of Spiky oreo
saltwaterOreosomatidae

The spiky oreo is a deepwater fish found on continental slopes. It has a short, deep body and feeds mainly on salps along with fish, crustaceans, and squid. This species is not typically targeted by anglers.

Where they live

Lives benthically on continental slopes at depths from 200 to 1240 meters in saltwater regions including the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and near Africa.

Typical size

Up to about 40 cm

What they eat

  • salps
  • small fish
  • crustaceans
  • squid

Best baits

  • small fish pieces
  • squid strips
  • shrimp

Best lures

  • jigs
  • deepwater soft plastics

How to fish for them

  • deep sea bottom fishing
  • jigging

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