Rubyfish
Plagiogeneion rubiginosum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–600 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This deepwater fish hangs near sandy and muddy bottoms well down the slope, picking off the larger drifting zooplankton. The rubyfish reaches about sixty centimetres and is well regarded on the table, sold fresh or frozen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Emmelichthyidae › Plagiogeneion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218467.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rubyfish live?
- The Rubyfish (Plagiogeneion rubiginosum) is typically found at 30–600 m.
- Is the Rubyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rubyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rubyfish get?
- The Rubyfish grows to about 60 cm.