Crimson Jobfish
Pristipomoides filamentosus
A deep-water snapper species with a distinctive reddish-pink coloration and elongated body. Highly prized for both sport fishing and commercial value.
Crimson Jobfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pristipomoides filamentosus
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 8-25 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in deep waters typically between 300-1000 feet around rocky bottoms and seamounts. Anglers target them using heavy tackle and electric reels due to the extreme depths, often while bottom fishing with cut bait or whole fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a crimson jobfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksCrimson Jobfish questions people ask
Crimson Jobfish is Pristipomoides filamentosus.
A typical crimson jobfish runs 24-36 inches, 8-25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every crimson jobfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep waters typically between 300-1000 feet around rocky bottoms and seamounts. Anglers target them using heavy tackle and electric reels due to the extreme depths, often while bottom fishing with cut bait or whole fish. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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