What is "chinamanfish"

The Chinamanfish, Symphorus nematophorus, is a species of snapper native to the western Pacific Ocean. This species is an inhabitant of coral reefs and can be found at depths from . This species grows to a length of , though most are only around . The greatest recorded weight for a member of this species is . It is important to commercial fisheries, though Australia has banned the sale of this fish due to the frequency with which it causes ciguatera poisoning. It is also sought out as a game fish. This species is the only known member of its genus.