gamefish
📖 Overview
gamefish (Graus nigra), first described by Philippi, 1887 is a large fish in the family Kyphosidae (order Centrarchiformes). Adults typically reach 64.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 25 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is important as a food fish and valued as a game and sport species. As a member of the Kyphosidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for gamefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for gamefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 25 m . Subtropical; 11°S - 40°S, 79°W - 69°W Southeast Pacific: Southern Peru to Valdivia, Chile.
🌿 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.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"gamefish 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 | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 225 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for gamefish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chilean Blackfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Girelle robust |
| 🌍CES | tloušťovka černá |
| 🇫🇷French | Calicagère chilien |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Girela-chilena |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Чёрный граус |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mulata · Vieja Negra |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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