Crimson Jobfish
Pristipomoides filamentosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–400 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The crimson jobfish hangs over rocky bottoms in deep water, caught most heavily between 180 and 270 metres. At night it climbs toward the upper part of its range to feed on small fish, shrimps, crabs, and drifting salps. A prized food fish, it reaches about a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lutjanidae › Pristipomoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218511.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crimson Jobfish live?
- The Crimson Jobfish (Pristipomoides filamentosus) is typically found at 40–400 m.
- Is the Crimson Jobfish dangerous to divers?
- The Crimson Jobfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crimson Jobfish get?
- The Crimson Jobfish grows to about 1 m.