Honeycomb cowfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in clear water around coral reefs. Feeds on sponges, alcyonarians, tunicates, and shrimp. Uncommon and wary . Consumed fresh, generally roasted .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Bold pattern of hexagons outlined by narrow dark lines; centers and areas between hexagons pale . Purplish blue on sides and ventrally .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Honeycomb cowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 80 m . Tropical; 42°N - 35°S, 99°W - 34°W Occurs in the Gulf of Mexico, off Florida, 25° 16'N, 83° 37'W (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
sponges, alcyonarians, tunicates, and shrimp
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Acanthostracion Polygonium 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 93 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Honeycomb cowfish 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 (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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