Juvenile oilfish ( Ruvettus pretiosus ). Gulf of Mexico.
Oilfish contain high levels of wax esters, which are indigestible to humans.
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Eating oilfish meat can cause symptoms like severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting in some people.
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