Rubyfish
📖 Overview
Adults occur near sandy or muddy bottom in deep water. Feeds on larger zooplankton . Marketed fresh or frozen and proves to be an excellent foodfish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Rosy pink in color, brownish dorsally, silvery below; fins red, tips of caudal fin blackish .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rubyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rubyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rubyfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 30 - 600 m . Deep-water; 22°S - 40°S, 14°E - 170°E Southeast Atlantic: Vema Seamount west of Cape Town and off Algoa Bay, and Walvis Bay in Namibia.
🌿 Ecology
larger zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 365 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rubyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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