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Ocellated Wrasse
Symphodus ocellatus
The Ocellated Wrasse is a small Mediterranean wrasse known for its bright breeding colors and the dark eye-spot on the dorsal fin. It lives in shallow coastal waters, where males guard nests and territories during spawning.
Old Wife
Enoplosus armatus
Old Wife (Enoplosus armatus) is a distinctive Australian coastal fish with a deep, laterally compressed body and long dorsal and anal fins. It is mostly a non-target bycatch rather than a major sport species, and reliable fishery details are limited.
Onespot Demoiselle
Chrysiptera unimaculata
Onespot Demoiselle is a small, reef-associated damselfish from the tropical Indo-Pacific, recognized by the single dark spot near the upper base of the tail. It is mainly of interest to aquarists rather than anglers, and reliable species-specific fishing information is limited.
Onespot Snapper
Lutjanus monostigma
Onespot Snapper (Lutjanus monostigma) is a reef-associated snapper of the Indo-West Pacific, often encountered around coral reefs, lagoons, and drop-offs. It is a predatory fish taken by anglers on small baits and lures near structure.
Opaleye
Girella nigricans
Opaleye is a herbivorous surf-zone and shallow reef fish of the eastern Pacific, common around kelp beds, rocky reefs, jetties, and tide pools. It grazes on algae and often schools in shallow, clear water near cover.
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
Orangeblotch Surgeonfish (Acanthurus olivaceus) is a tropical reef surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific, often showing a bright orange patch on the rear body as juveniles and subadults. It grazes on algae over reef flats and slopes; adults are less often targeted by anglers than many nearshore food fishes.
Orangefin Anemonefish
Amphiprion chrysopterus
Orangefin Anemonefish is a reef-dwelling clownfish from the western Pacific, living in symbiosis with sea anemones. It is a small, site-faithful species with bright orange fins and a white-barred body.
Orangeside Triggerfish
Sufflamen verres
Orangeside Triggerfish (Sufflamen verres) is a reef-associated triggerfish of the Indo-Pacific, recognized by its orange facial and flank markings. It typically forages alone over shallow coral and rocky reefs, using strong jaws to crush hard-shelled prey.
Orangespotted Filefish
Cantherhines pullus
Orangespotted Filefish is a small reef-associated filefish with a pointed snout and orange spotting on a mottled body. It is typically shy, well-camouflaged, and more often seen than targeted by anglers.
Orangestripe Triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
Orangestripe Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) is a reef-associated triggerfish with bold orange lines and a powerful jaw. It is common on tropical Indo-Pacific coral reefs and is notorious for aggressive territory defense, especially when nesting or feeding.
Oriental Flying Gurnard
Dactyloptena orientalis
The Oriental Flying Gurnard is a bottom-dwelling marine fish with large fanlike pectoral fins used for display and brief glides. It lives over sandy or muddy bottoms on continental shelves and is usually caught incidentally rather than targeted.
Oriental Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus vittatus
Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) is a reef-associated marine fish of the Indo-Pacific, best known for its thick lips and bold juvenile striping. Adults usually feed in small groups over coral and rubble, and juveniles often mimic toxic flatworms with wavy black-and-white bands.