The Japanese rubyfish (Erythrocles schlegelii) is a saltwater fish of the family Emmelichthyidae that grows up to 72 cm.
Description
The Japanese rubyfish is a deepwater perch (Emmelichthyidae) from coastal and slope waters of the western Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 72 cm and has a streamlined, reddish body with a far-protrusible mouth. As a schooling species it hovers above rocky slopes to several hundred metres and filters small zooplankton from the current with its protrusible mouth. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Japanese rubyfish?
The Japanese rubyfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Japanese rubyfish live?
The Japanese rubyfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Japanese rubyfish get?
The Japanese rubyfish grows to a maximum of about 72 cm.
Is the Japanese rubyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Japanese rubyfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Japanese rubyfish edible?
Yes, the Japanese rubyfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Erythrocles
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