Naked-belly searobin
📖 Overview
Naked-belly searobin (Bellator gymnostethus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Naked-belly searobin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Naked-belly searobin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Naked-belly searobin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Naked-belly searobin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 121 m . Deep-water; 24°N - 13°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Naked-belly searobin 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
Detailed nutritional data for Naked-belly searobin is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Naked-belly searobin has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Naked-belly Searobin · nakedbelly searobin |
| 🌍CES | štítník nahobřichý |
| 🇫🇷French | Grondin chevrette |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falso-voador-anão |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Gallineta · Rubio cabro · Trigla · vaca enana |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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