Redspotted hawkfish
📖 Overview
Moderately common in rocky areas and among rubble, often in crevices and shallow caves. Usually lies at rest on the substrate . Feeds primarily on small crustaceans, particularly copepods, shrimps and shrimp larvae, crabs and crab larvae as well as polychaetes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. White interspaces between first four dark bars bisected by narrow yellowish brown bars.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redspotted hawkfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Redspotted hawkfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner. Further histological evidence is needed to establish protogyny .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 46 m . Tropical; 36°N - 24°S, 99°W - 5°W
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, particularly copepods, shrimps and shrimp larvae, crabs and crab larvae as well a
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Redspotted hawkfish 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 | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 162 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Redspotted hawkfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudocirrhites pinos | Mowbray | 1927 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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