Small toothed jobfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore coral and rocky reefs and in clear waters of lagoons . Pelagic and benthopelagic . Occur singly or in small groups. Feed mainly on fishes, but also eat crustaceans. Individuals with brilliant yellow on head may be nuptial males . Often curious and approachable . Marketed fresh. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small toothed jobfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 122 m . Tropical; 35°N - 31°S, 35°E - 134°W East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, but also eat crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Small-toothed Jobfish 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 | 19.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 148 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Small toothed jobfish 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 (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bigmouth Snapper · Blue Smalltooth Job · Blue Smalltooth Jobfish · Fork-tailed Snapper Fish · Forktail Snapper · Jobfish · Small toothed jobfish · Small-tooth Jobfish · Small-toothed jobfish · Smallmouth Jobfish · Smalltooth Jobfish · Smalltooth Jobfish, Small toothed jobfish · Snapper Jobbyfish · Smalltoothed Jobfish |
| 🌍CES | chňapal malozubý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Småtandet snapper |
| 🇫🇷French | Aphareus bleuâtre · Lantanier · Latanier · Perche ardoise · Vivaneau Bleu · Vivaneau tidents · Vivaneau tridents · Vivaneau à Queue Fourchue |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Lutiano denti piccoli |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ishifuedai · イシフエダイ |
| 🌍MSA | Kerisi bali |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Caranha-de-Bali |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Вильчатый афарей |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pargo boquidulce · Pargo de boca grande |
| 🌍TAH | paru, paru a'ahi, paru a'au |
| 🌍TGL | Bisugo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 叉尾鯛 · 叉尾鲷 · 小齒藍鯛 · 欖色細齒笛鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphareus caerulescens | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Aphareus flavivultus | Jenkins | 1901 | Synonym |
| Aphareus furcatus | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Caranxomorus sacrestinus | Lacepède | 1803 | Synonym |
| Labrus furca | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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