Glowbelly
📖 Overview
Glowbelly (Acropoma japonicum), first described by Günther, 1859 is a small fish in the family Acropomatidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 35 to 100 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Acropomatidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Body moderately elongate, compressed. Scales large, weakly ciliated and deciduous. Two luminous organs run longitudinally in the abdominal muscle from the thorax to slightly beyond the anus and join each other at the anterior extremities.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Glowbelly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 35 - 100 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 37°S, 21°E - 154°W East China Sea and South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Glowbelly 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 Glowbelly is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Glowbelly 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)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japanese splitfin · glow-belly · glowbelly · laternbelly |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hotarujako · スミクイウオ · ホタルジャコ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大面側仔 · 日本發光鯛 · 深水惡 · 目斗仔 · 目本仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropoma japononicum | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Synagrops japonicus | Günther | 1859 | Heterotypic |
| Synagrops splendens | Lloyd | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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