Taiwan picnic seabream
📖 Overview
Taiwan picnic seabream (Acanthopagrus taiwanensis), first described by Iwatsuki & Carpenter, 2006 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Sparidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI-XII, 10-12; A III, 8-9; scale rows between the fifth dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 3.5; cheek scale rows 3-4; body rounded; ventral infraorbital series above posterior part of upper jaw changing with growth from almost straight to weakly concave; second anal-fin spine robust and dull pointed; upper and lower jaws with thin lips, especially anteriorly; broadly rounded rostral-most head squamation with ca. 10 somewhat smaller scales anteriorly; with growth, prominent ridge developing just before eye and dorsal head profile becoming slightly convex from snout to just above eye; upper and lower molar teeth strongly developed and flattened on both sides, gradually more molariform posteriorly; upper molars in 3 or 4 rows anteriorly and 4 or 5 posteriorly, rows generally irregular, outer third row distinctly larger; lower molars in 3 or 4 rows anteriorly and 2 or 3 rows posteriorly, rows generally irregular, with innermost row largest posteriorly (outer second row gently curved outward); colour of head and body mostly black, sharply demarcated from whitish belly and chin; a dark spot at top of pectoral-fin base . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taiwan picnic seabream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Acanthopagrus Taiwanensis is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Taiwan picnic seabream is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Taiwan picnic seabream has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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