![](/img/glossary/seafood_detail.jpg)
Moonfish San Diego
Opah is firm with great moisture and a complex, oceanic flavor.
Firm, Moderate, Moist
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Moonfish, Akamanbo
-
Species Name
Opah
-
Latin Name
Lampris regius
-
Origin
Hawaiian Offload in California
-
Harvest Method
Hook & Line
-
Range & Habitat
Southern Pacific & Hawaii
-
Producer
Baja Peninsula Fleet
![](https://seafoods.com/storage/habitat/southern-pacific-hawaii.jpg)
Range & Habitat
Baja Peninsula Fleet
From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program.
Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda
You Might Also Like These
Sweet, Flakey, Subtle, Moist
Pink Snapper or Crimson Jobfish boasts the most popularity in the South Pacific snapper market. One of the largest of the group, the Opakapaka fillet is very appealing to center of the plate presentations. These S&G Fish are hand selected at the United Fishing Agency Auction in Honolulu, and when properly treated will have a very long shelf life. Treat your guests to a beautiful Snapper.
Tender, Sweet
Stone Claws are traditionally served chilled, cracked and exposed. The Meat of the Stone Claw is very tender and one of the sweetest in the sea. They also boast a beautiful "Ocean" flavor that compliments their sweetness.
Claw meat is obviously taken from claws but also includes leg meat. It is the cheapest because the meat is small and has the least integrity. Special crabmeat is meat taken from front of the body. Again, a little bigger, more integrity. Jumbo Lump crab meat is from the back of the body. It has the most integrity and is the largest meat on the crab due to propelling those powerful swimming fins. Finally, Backfin meat is essentially broken pieces of Jumbo Lump crab.