Habitat
This offshore, open ocean species is normally found at around 500 metres but may come up to surface waters during times of full moon.
Fishing information
Rays bream are a very strong and powerful fish for their size. They will take a variety of fish and squid baits, devour plastic lures and are also taken using heavy jigs. They can form large dense feeding schools in summer and autumn in Tasmania which can readily be identified on good echo sounders. Historically taken in the tuna longline fishery off Tasmania, at times in large numbers. Also a prized catch when fishing for blue-eye trevalla and other deep water fish with droplines or electric reels, often taking a bait when retrieving or deploying fishing gear.
Cooking
These fish are excellent eating with white creamy flesh of an excellent texture and delicate taste.