Roudi Escolar
Promethichthys prometheus
A deep-water snake mackerel species with an elongated body and large eyes, found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. This fish is prized for its firm, white meat but contains wax esters that can cause digestive issues if consumed in large quantities.
Roudi Escolar at a glance
- Scientific name
- Promethichthys prometheus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 10-30 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Lives in deep waters typically between 600-3000 feet, often near seamounts and continental slopes. Anglers target them with deep-drop techniques using heavy tackle and cut bait, though they are more commonly caught as bycatch during deep-sea fishing operations.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a roudi escolar 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™ worksRoudi Escolar questions people ask
Roudi Escolar is Promethichthys prometheus.
A typical roudi escolar runs 24-48 inches, 10-30 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every roudi escolar you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in deep waters typically between 600-3000 feet, often near seamounts and continental slopes. Anglers target them with deep-drop techniques using heavy tackle and cut bait, though they are more commonly caught as bycatch during deep-sea fishing operations. 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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