Redfish
Centroberyx affinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–450 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A deep red fish with large eyes, the redfish packs into dense schools near the bottom at dawn and dusk, then spreads through the water at night to feed. It lives over reefs and muddy ground off southeastern Australia.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beryciformes › Berycidae › Centroberyx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276891.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redfish live?
- The Redfish (Centroberyx affinis) is typically found at 10–450 m.
- Is the Redfish dangerous to divers?
- The Redfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redfish get?
- The Redfish grows to about 51 cm.