Redfish
📖 Overview
Occur on rocky reefs and muddy substrates of the continental shelf and upper slope, forming dense schools close to the bottom at dawn and dusk and dispersing throughout the water column at night to feed . Juveniles also aggregate in schools and are found in estuaries and shallow costal waters . Feed on small fish, crustaceans and mollusks .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 24. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Redfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 10 - 450 m . Subtropical; 19°S - 41°S, 148°E - 178°W found in New Zealand; recently recorded from the Chesterfield Islands and New Caledonia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small fish, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Redfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 431 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Redfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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