Red Snapper
The red snapper is a demersal fish species inhabiting both shallow and deep waters across the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans. It is characterized by its reddish coloration, with a particularly striking red hue along its back. The fish has an elongated, broad, and somewhat flattened or oval-shaped body, with a head profile that is convex […]
Ruby Snapper
Etelis carbunculus is an elongated fish with a small head, large eyes, and a flat interorbital space. The mouth extends backward to the level of the middle of the eye, and each jaw is equipped with a single row of conical teeth, featuring one or two pairs of enlarged canine teeth at the front. The […]
Parrot Fish
Parrotfish (named for their mouths, which resemble a parrot’s beak). The largest members of this group are found in the Indo-Pacific. They are herbivores or corallivores inhabiting coral reefs, rocky shores, and seagrass beds, and can play a significant role in bioerosion because some species feed on coral.
Onaga
Etelis coruscans is a species of snapper found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It has many common names, including deep-water long-tailed red snapper, long-tailed snapper, and deep-water red snapper. It is a valuable commercial species that inhabits considerable depths—typically ranging from 90 to 400 m (300 to 1,310 ft), or 210 to 300 m […]
Green Jobfish
This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region. It inhabits various coral reef environments at depths ranging from near the surface down to 120 meters (390 feet). The green jobfish has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution. It ranges from the Red Sea and the east coast of Africa—extending south to northeastern South Africa—across the Indian Ocean […]
Barramundi
Barramundi — also known as Asian Sea Bass — is a popular aquaculture fish worldwide. It is a native fish to Australia and Southeast Asia. Its flesh is pearly-pink when raw and white when cooked. Small Barramundi have a milder taste than the larger fish. The skin is edible and crisps up nicely—very similar to […]
Goldband Snapper
Goldband Snapper inhabits the waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans and is a popular wild-caught marine fish worldwide. It features firm, thick flesh that is reddish-white in color. The skin is edible and becomes crispy when cooked—much like salmon skin. Once cooked, the reddish-white flesh has a flaky texture and generally contains a moderate […]
Opaka
The Opaka is widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific region and the Indian Ocean, extending as far as Hawaii (where it is known as ōpakapaka). It inhabits coral reef areas at depths ranging from 40 to 360 meters. A highly valued commercial food fish, it is frequently caught using vertical longlines or handlines. Its coloration varies […]
Grouper
Groupers inhabit tropical and subtropical marine waters, particularly around coral reef ecosystems. They tend to be solitary and actively hunt at night. Their flesh is highly nutritious—rich in protein and omega-3—making them a prized seafood delicacy in both local and international markets. Groupers are frequently caught using vertical longline or handline methods. Their appearance varies, […]
