Yellow devilfish
📖 Overview
Found near reefs . In aggregations in caves, often upside down. Males incubate the egg mass in their mouths . Also found in caves, crevices and under ledges (Ref 90102). Brreding in the aquarium is possible .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow devilfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow devilfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 20 m , usually 5 - 20 m . Tropical; 27°C - 30°C Central Pacific: Great Barrier Reef and Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellow devilfish 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) | 111 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellow devilfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gold Assessor Basslet · Yellow Assessor · Yellow Assessor Basslet · Yellow Devilfish · Yellow Scissortail |
| 🌍CES | trnovka žlutá |
| 🌍EST | Kollane assessor · Kollane nõunikkala |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Gele rifwachter |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Assessor-amarelo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Diablito amarillo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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