Oilfish
| Scientific name | Ruvettus pretiosus |
|---|---|
| Family | Gempylidae |
| FAO code | OIL |
General characteristics of the species
Bone fish. Wide and long body. It presents a dark violet gray color when captured recently. Over time, the color becomes reddish brown. The fins have dark edges. It can reach a total length of up to about 2 m.
| Other information | |
|---|---|
| Main fishing gear | Lines and hooks (hand line and bottom longline). |
| Main ways of presenting the product | Packed in polyethylene boxes. Cool, on ice. |