GALLINETAS pl . of REDFISH 1 . numida meleagris The common redfish or water cock ? It is a species of bird in the Rallidae family. 2 . Sebastes viviparous, fish belonging to the Family Sebastidae, popularly known as the Redfish. It is commonly found on the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Helicolenus dactylopterus is the common redfish, of the family sebastidae, which inhabits the Mediterranean, of great consumption and also for sport fishing. It has an elongated body with a fairly marked caudal peduncle and truncated tail. Its head is conical in shape, with a large mouth that has no upper jaw, with small, fixed teeth. The eyes are large and crowded. It has about 72 to 80 small scales, on the lateral line. The annual number of eggs per pintada is from 160 to 180. The redfish is a semi-fatty fish of very mild flavor, has a white meat and is a good source of protein, highly recommended for the children's diet.