Royal flagfin
📖 Overview
Royal flagfin (Aulopus filamentosus), first described by Bloch, 1792 is a large fish in the family Aulopidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 44.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 1000 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Aulopidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Royal flagfin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Royal flagfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 1000 m , usually 100 - 200 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 8°N, 98°W - 36°E south to Cape Verde and Senegal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Royal flagfin 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 | 16.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 232 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Royal flagfin 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 | Mediterranean Flagfin · Royal flagfin · yellowfin aulopus |
| 🌍COS | Acciartula |
| 🇩🇪German | Faden-Segelfisch |
| 🌍ELL | Stictogaidouropsaro · Στικτογουρλομάτης |
| 🇫🇷French | Limbert royal |
| 🌍HEB | חומטנון המעמקים |
| 🇭🇷Croatian | Barjaktarka |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Lacerta · Lacerto · Merluzzo francese · Merluzzo imperiale · Tiru di sicca · Trigghia masculina |
| 🌍MLT | Zumbrell |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Lagarto do Alto · Lagarto-do-mar · Peixe-lagarto |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | aulopus amarillento · Lagarto de Hondura · Lagarto Real · Ojo de Piedra |
| 🌍SQI | peshku bajrak · Pikaloshi · Pikaloshja |
| 🌍TUR | filamentli zurna baligi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aulopus filifer | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Aulopus maculatus | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Aulopus nanae | Mead | 1958 | Synonym |
| Autopus filamentosus | Bloch | 1792 | Synonym |
| Osmerus saurus | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Osmerus saurus saurus | - | - | Synonym |
| Salmo filamentosus | Bloch | 1792 | Synonym |
| Salmo tirus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Saurus lacerta | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 676 records indexed .
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