Brilliant pomfret
📖 Overview
Brilliant pomfret (Eumegistus illustris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bramidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 47 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 620 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. Valued as a sport fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 35; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24; Vertebrae: 17 - 23. Body color dark-brown to black. Scales on body and head spineless. Scaleless areas above and behind the eye. Caudal fin rounded in young and juveniles, forked in adults. Attains 47 cm SL.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brilliant pomfret is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 1 - 620 m . Deep-water; 30°N - 38°S, 42°E - 134°W Pacific Ocean: Okinawa (Ryukyu Islands), Fiji and Tuvalu (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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