Imperador

Guide to symbols

Bag Limit

Possession Limit

Boat Limit

Minimum size

None

Measuring

Most scalefish are measured from the nose to the end of the tail. Get your scalefish measuring ruler or sticker at any Service Tasmania outlet.

Other names

alfonsino, alfonsin, long-finned beryx, red bream

Scientific name

Beryx decadactylus

Grows to

Up to

60cm

Identifying features

The imperador has a deep body and a single short dorsal fin. It is a bright red pink colour along the back shading to a silvery pink along the sides and belly. It has very large eyes, a large mouth and small scales. Similar to the redfish, it can be distinguished by its deeper body shape and silvery sides.

Responsible fishing tips

If using droplines consider reducing hook numbers to ensure bag limits are not exceeded. Imperador may suffer barotrauma when the swim bladder of the hooked fish expands if brought up from deep water. To avoid barotrauma, bring the fish slowly to the surface. Use a release weight to return it to the sea floor if you are not retaining it. Only vent the swim bladder if you’re experienced in carrying out this procedure correctly.

Habitat

Found near the bottom in depths between 180 - 1000 metres.

Fishing information

This deepwater species may be encountered when fishing in waters off the continental shelf for species such as blue-eye trevalla.

Cooking

This species is excellent eating.

Imperador

Season: Open all year

5

10

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Guide to symbols

Minimum size

None

Measuring

Other names

Scientific name

Grows to

Identifying features

Responsible fishing tips

​Habitat

Fishing information

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