Red soldier fish

The Red soldier fish is a Lessepsian migrant found abundant in our waters. It reproduces in our waters during the summer months from June to the end of August and it usually ranges between 10 and 20 centimeters in length. It is caught with static nets, and traps but is a non-targeted species, and is caught accidentally and often wasted as discards. By choosing this fish you could help support fishing communities to make more of their catch and fish sustainably.

It is a benthic species and is found on rocky seabeds, not far from the shore. During the day, it usually hides in holes with members of its own species, as well as with members of the genus Apogon, as the two groups share very similar ecological and behavioural traits. It feeds on polychaetes, small fish, mollusks, arthropods, and, primarily, decapods. 

It is recommended to ask your fisher or fishmonger where the fish was caught and with which fishing method. Prefer locally harvested seafood products by coastal small-scale fisheries.