Atlantic rubyfish
📖 Overview
Neritic species . Adults occur near the bottom, over sand and mud bottoms . Feeds on larger zooplankton. Marketed fresh or frozen; also used as fish meal and source of oil. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 27000.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Atlantic rubyfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic rubyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atlantic rubyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Atlantic rubyfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 90 - 300 m . Tropical; 34°N - 17°S, 98°W - 14°E Central Atlantic: South Carolina, USA and Bahamas to Venezuela; also from some islands in the Caribbean like Saint Lucia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
larger zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Atlantic rubyfish 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 | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 257 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Atlantic rubyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 671 records indexed .
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