Blue antimora
📖 Overview
Found on the continental slope and upper rise . Epibenthic and benthopelagic . Deep waters to 3277 m . May move offshore with age and spawn in the deep parts of its range. Off the eastern coast of United States, it is speculated that the population use the area only as feeding grounds with spawning taking place to the north. Feed on benthic invertebrates . Maximum weight of female from Ref. 128738.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55 - 61; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 36 - 44; Vertebrae: 57 - 60. Blue-grey to blackish .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue antimora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 350 - 3000 m , usually 1200 - 2700 m . Deep-water; 70°N - 68°S, 180°W - 180°E North Pacific north of 10°N.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blue antimora 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 | 17.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 114 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blue antimora 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
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimora australis | Barnard | 1925 | Synonym |
| Antimora meadi | Pequeño | 1970 | Synonym |
| Antimora rhina | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Antimora viola | Goode & Bean | 1879 | Synonym |
| Haloporphyrus rostrata | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Haloporphyrus viola | Goode & Bean | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 76 records indexed .
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