The crimson jobfish, also locally known as khopra, are a species of snapper family native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans from the African coast to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s a highly seasonal fish in the Arabian sea and is not often available in Pakistan throughout the year.
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Introduction
The crimson jobfish, also locally known as khopra, are a species of snapper family native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans from the African coast to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s a highly seasonal fish in the Arabian sea and is not often available in Pakistan throughout the year.
Crimson Jobfish – Khopra are identical to snapper but with a slightly elongated and compressed body. These beautiful-looking fish are not very common in the local market and are usually exported to the rest of the world.
Flavor Profile
Since jobfish are loosely related to snappers and breams, it should be no surprise that this fish tastes excellent! Their firm, flaky fish tastes much like a cross between red snapper and sea bream.
Habitat
Crimson jobfish is a sea fish that lives in Rocky bottoms from 90 m to 360 m.
Colour
Back and sides are ranging from brownish to lavender or reddish-purple, head with narrow yellow lines and blue spots, dorsal and caudal fins light blue or lavender with reddish-orange margins.
Physical Attributes
The Crimson jobfish has scales on the body.
Cutting Preferences
Crimson Jobfish is preferred for any type of cutting.
Approx. Cutting Wastage
Health Benefits
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