Fin's Fish Guide
The Bight red fish (Centroberyx gerrardi) is a saltwater fish of the family Berycidae that grows up to 66 cm.
Temperate waters around southern Australia; rocky reefs and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf and slope.
Description
The bight redfish is a deep-water fish of the alfonsino family (Berycidae) from the temperate waters around southern Australia. The species grows to about 66 cm and has a deep, reddish body with large eyes, adapted to life in deeper, dim water. It lives on rocky reefs and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf and slope. As a predator it feeds on small fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods. The bight redfish is a valued commercial deep-sea fish. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bight red fish?
The Bight red fish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Deep, reddish body with large eyes for deeper, dimly lit water; commercial deep-sea fish.
Where does the Bight red fish live?
The Bight red fish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Temperate waters around southern Australia; rocky reefs and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf and slope.
How big does the Bight red fish get?
The Bight red fish grows to a maximum of about 66 cm.
Is the Bight red fish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bight red fish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bight red fish edible?
Yes, the Bight red fish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Centroberyx
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