Flamefish
📖 Overview
Commonly found along sea walls and pilings, in harbors, and coral reefs. A nocturnal species, it remains hidden in cracks and crevices during the day . Reaches depths of more than 100 m . Males with eggs have been spotted in Bahamas in June and July . Most common cardinalfish in the aquarium trade.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Red to dusky red with a round black spot beneath rear of second dorsal fin and a broad blackish saddle-like bar on caudal peduncle.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flamefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flamefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders . Spawning may occur throughout the year . Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 128 m . Tropical; 46°N - 7°N, 98°W - 59°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Flamefish 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 | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 185 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Flamefish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apogon sellicauda | Evermann & Marsh | 1900 | Synonym |
| Monoprion maculatus | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 163 records indexed .
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