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Monday, September 16, 2013

Opah


The Opah is the latest fish to be painted on my art quilt “We All Swim Together.”

OPAH
Latin Name:
Lampris guttatus and Lampris immaculatus
Habitat:
One species is found in tropical to temperate waters of most oceans. The other is limited to  34th parallel of the Southern Ocean.
Depth: deep water
6.5' and 650 pounds; the larger sp
ecies is guttatus.
Notes:
Color can range from an orangey-red all over, with dark orange-red fins, to a silver gray body with orange-red fins.
The flesh is similar lightly flavored, similar to salmon, and nearly as pricey. It is used in sushi and sashimi.





To read more about this art quilt, click on the label “We All Swim Together” below.

4 comments:

  1. I love how your bring them to life with the painting and I can't wait to see it when you stitch them.

    Debbie

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  2. Looking forward to seeing your completed project!

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  3. What a beautiful Opah. We do enjoy seeing these fish "sunning" on the water's surface, when we are boating. You did a great job. Love it.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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