Fishing for Roudi escolar

Promethichthys prometheus

The Roudi escolar is a deep-sea fish known for its elongated, streamlined body and dark, metallic coloration. It primarily feeds on smaller fish and squid. Inhabiting tropical and subtropical oceans, it typically reaches lengths of 30-40 inches and weighs around 20-30 pounds. The Roudi escolar is a solitary predator, often found at depths exceeding 200 meters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

262 ft - 2625 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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