Description:

Dorsal spines: 10; Dorsal rays: 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal rays: 8.

A large moderately elongate fish. Eyes large, lower jaw slightly projecting. A single row of conical teeth in jaws and usually one or two pairs of enlarged canines anteriorly. 
Scaled maxilla extends to below middle of eye. The scale rows along the back run parallel to the lateral line.

Colour. Red above and pinkish to white below. The margins of the dorsal and caudal fins are red. The tip of the lower lobe of the forked caudal fin is white.
 

Size:

Maturity: Lm 61 cm FL. Max Length: 127 cm FL.

(the Lm 61 cm FL was from a Papua New Guinea study, in Hawaii Lm is reported to be 30 cm)

Habitat and Ecology:

Known from both continental shelf and slope waters, inhabits rocky bottoms at depths between 90 and 400 m, usually 200 to 350 m. Feeds on fish and large invertebrates such 
as squid, shrimp and crabs. Known to occur in aggregations.

Fishery Status:

This species is not protected or subject to fishery regulations. It is caught in the deep hand line fishery. It is a rare sight at the main Victoria market, but this may 
reflect the vast majority being sold at landing direct to agents for export.

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References:

Allen, G.R. (1985). FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 6 Snappers of the World. UNFAO Rome 1985.
Australian Museum. Ruby Snapper, Etelis carbunculus (Cuvier, 1828) https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/fishes/ruby-snapper-etelis-carbunculus-cuvier-1828/ (23/03/19).
Bray, D.J.  Etelis carbunculus in Fishes of Australia, http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1238 (24/03/19).
Froese, R. & D. Pauly. (Eds.) (2019). FishBase. https://www.fishbase.org/summary/87 (23/03/19).
Russell, B. et al. (2016). Etelis carbunculus. The IUCN Red List 2016: http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T154999A46634266.en. (23/03/19).

Citation:

Nevill, J.E.G. (2019). Etelis carbunculus, Deep-water red snapper. Seychelles Seatizens. www.seatizens.sc. https://seatizens.sc/species/etelis-carbunculus-cuvier-1828/ (edited 18/07/22).