Zebra tilefish
📖 Overview
Epibenthic. Has a marked seasonal availability. Most abundant from June to October at 50-100 m depth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Zebra tilefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zebra tilefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zebra tilefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Zebra tilefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 300 m , usually 50 - 100 m . Tropical; 34°N - 16°S north of Dakar, Senegal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Zebra tilefish 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 | 17.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 155 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Zebra tilefish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | White Fish · Zebra Tilefish · Whitefish |
| 🌍CES | štíhlice zebrovaná |
| 🇫🇷French | Tile Zèbre |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | シマアマダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Latigo-zebra |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гвинейский амадай |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Blanquillo · Blanquillo Cebra · Futbolista |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 半帶方頭魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latilus semifasciatus | Norman | 1931 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 671 records indexed .
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