Eastern Gemfish [Rexea prometheoides]
Description
The Eastern Gemfish, also known as Silver Gemfish or Eucla Cod, is a species of snake mackerel. Its natural habitats are open seas and deep, slope waters. It is found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, particularly off eastern Australia and New Zealand. The Eastern Gemfish is of significant commercial importance, particularly in Australia, where it is targeted for its high-quality flesh.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Eucla Cod
Euclichthyidae
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| Genus |
Eucla Cod
Euclichthys
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