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Redfish

Centroberyx affinis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Beryciformes ›Family: Berycidae ›Genus: Centroberyx

About

The eastern nannygai, redfish, bight redfish, red snapper, golden snapper or koarea (Centroberyx affinis) is an alfonsino of the genus Centroberyx. It is found around Australia and New Zealand at depths between 10 and 450 metres (33 and 1,476 ft) on the continental shelf. It can reach lengths of up to 51.0 centimetres (20.1 in) SL. It forms schools near the sea floor over rocky reefs and mud at dawn and dusk, splitting up at night to feed...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redfish?
The scientific name of Redfish is Centroberyx affinis.
What is the conservation status of Redfish?
The Redfish has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Redfish belong to?
Redfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Redfish belong to?
Redfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Redfish belong to?
Redfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Redfish belong to?
Redfish belongs to the order Beryciformes.
What family does Redfish belong to?
Redfish belongs to the family Berycidae.
What genus does Redfish belong to?
Redfish belongs to the genus Centroberyx.