Deepwater red snapper (Etelis carbunculus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is found at depths of 90–400 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Etelis carbunculus · Water: Saltwater · Season: All year
Size: up to 127 cm
The deepwater red snapper works rocky bottoms at 200-350 m, down to 400 m, so reaching it takes deep-water tackle. It feeds on fishes and larger invertebrates such as squid, shrimps and crabs, and also on plankton including pelagic urochordates. Commonly about 65 cm and up to 127 cm fork length, maturing at about 61 cm and living 35 years. A high-priced fish, sold fresh or frozen. Note that this scientific name has been wrongly applied to the related Etelis coruscans by earlier authors.
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