Pink maomao
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore near reefs . Benthopelagic and benthic . Feeds on plankton and small nekton. Occasionally caught on small hooks when fishing in midwater without sinker and make excellent eating . Its abundant gillrakers and stomach contents characterize it as an opportunistic pelagic polyphagic-zooplanktivorous predator (Rojas et al. 1998a, c) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 26. Lateral line scales of individuals in the eastern Pacific is 58-65, in western Pacific 61-71 . Monochromatic orange-red or with black spots on the dorsal fin . Congruent rays of the dorsal fin and a caudal fin with a deep median notch in both sexes . Preopercle serrate, but without antrorse spines .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pink maomao is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pink maomao is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pink maomao is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 400 m , usually 15 - 60 m . Subtropical; 19°S - 42°S, 114°E - 76°W South Pacific: Exact distribution unknown because of taxonomic uncertainties.
🌿 Ecology
plankton and small nekton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pink maomao 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 | 19.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 268 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pink maomao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthias longimanus | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Caprodon unicolor | Katayama | 1975 | Heterotypic |
| Neoanthias guntheri | Castelnau | 1879 | Synonym |
| Scorpis fairchildi | Hector | 1875 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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