Ironjaw Snapper

Ironjaw Snapper

Aphareus rutilans
Ironjaw Snapper
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Culinary Details

Food Rating : 9

Moderate Flavor and Texture. These are strong snappers that move around ledges and pinnacles in search of food. They look very similar to Opakapaka with the exception of their tuna-like mouths. The fillets are pink and slightly stronger in flavor than their cousins' the Onaga and Opakapaka. Saut'ed, broiled, baked or raw, Lehi Snapper are a delicious fish
Nutritional Values:
Service Size 100 mg/ 3.5 oz (Raw Fish)
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Flavor Profile:
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Oil

Seasonality, Forms, Yields, Shelf Life & Quality Control

Availability & Seasonality

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Shelf Life & Quality Control

Average Weight/Length

5-20lbs

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Iron jaw

Location Habitat

Deep water snappers that move around ledges and pinnacles in search of food. They look very similar to Opakapaka with the exception of their tuna-like mouths. The fillets are pink and slightly stronger in flavor than their cousins' the Onaga and Opakapaka.

Biology & Physical Description

They look very similar to Opakapaka with the exception of their tuna-like mouths. The fillets are pink and slightly stronger in flavor than their cousins' the Onaga and Opakapaka.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution:

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Commercial Fishing Techniques

Vertical Hooking

Vertical Hooking is when....

Game Rating

Game Rating : 8.5/10

Game Description :

Strong fighting bottom fish

Food Rating

Game Rating : 9/10

Game Description :

Moderate Flavor and Texture. These are strong snappers that move around ledges and pinnacles in search of food. They look very similar to Opakapaka with the exception of their tuna-like mouths. The fillets are pink and slightly stronger in flavor than their cousins' the Onaga and Opakapaka. Saut'ed, broiled, baked or raw, Lehi Snapper are a delicious fish

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