White-spotted wrasse
📖 Overview
Adults occur in seaward reefs . Also in deep coastal to outer reef slopes and drop-offs . Solitary or in pairs in the surge zone, rarely to 30 m . They swim in small groups, each with several females and a single dominant male . Feed on small crustaceans, mollusks and polychaetes. Bury in sand at night . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. The primary phase of this species closely resembles that of A. meleagrides, but never has a uniformly yellow tail, and the color pattern does not change much with growth or sex . Recognized by the yellow bar on the base of the tail .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-spotted wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 110 m . Tropical; 23°C - 28°C ; 30°N - 18°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Scott Reef.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, mollusks and polychaetes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"White-spotted wrasse 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 168 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for White-spotted wrasse 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blacktail Wrasse · White-spotted Wrasse |
| 🏳️Catalan | Donzella pintada |
| 🌍CES | kněžík běloskvrnný |
| 🇩🇪German | Schwarzschwanz-Perljunker |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre à points blancs |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurofuchi-susukibera · Kurofuchisusukibera · クロフチススキベラ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-estrelado |
| 🌍TAH | po'ou |
| 🌍THA | ปลานกขุนทองจุดขาว |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 娘仔魚 · 尾斑真珠龍 · 烏尾阿南魚 · 烏尾鸚鯛 · 黑尾真珠龍 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anampses melanurus melanurus | - | - | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect White-spotted wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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