Onaga
Etelis coruscans
The Onaga, or Long-tailed Red Snapper, is a prized deep-water snapper known for its vibrant red coloration and distinctively forked, elongated tail. It is highly regarded both as a sport fish and as a premium food fish, particularly in Hawaii.
Onaga at a glance
- Scientific name
- Etelis coruscans
- Typical size
- 18-36 inches, 5-20 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Onaga inhabit deep rocky ledges and seamounts, typically at depths of 600 to 1,200 feet in the Indo-Pacific and Hawaiian waters. Anglers target them using electric reels and heavy tackle with cut fish or squid baits dropped to extreme depths. They are commonly targeted in Hawaii but are not a typical Florida species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a onaga 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™ worksOnaga questions people ask
Onaga is Etelis coruscans.
A typical onaga runs 18-36 inches, 5-20 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every onaga you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Onaga inhabit deep rocky ledges and seamounts, typically at depths of 600 to 1,200 feet in the Indo-Pacific and Hawaiian waters. Anglers target them using electric reels and heavy tackle with cut fish or squid baits dropped to extreme depths. They are commonly targeted in Hawaii but are not a typical Florida species. 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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