The Red cover (Emmelichthys ruber) is a saltwater fish of the family Emmelichthyidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The rubyfish is a schooling fish from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a slender, streamlined, reddish body with a forked tail and a protrusible mouth with which it filters plankton from the water. It schools in large numbers over reefs and the continental slope, between about 100 and 200 metres, and feeds on zooplankton. It is a commercial food fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Red cover?
The Red cover has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Red cover live?
The Red cover lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Red cover get?
The Red cover grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Red cover dangerous to humans?
No, the Red cover is harmless to humans.
Is the Red cover edible?
Yes, the Red cover is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Emmelichthys
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