Sunrise perch
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore near reefs , on sand or rock bottom . Benthic and benthopelagic on hard substrates . Consumed as food .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26. Orange-red with black spots on the base of the dorsal fin . Congruent rays of the dorsal fin and a caudal fin rounded at the end, without a deep median notch, with only slight notches above and below in males, and with a very weak median notch in females .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sunrise perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sunrise perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sunrise perch is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 200 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean, western Pacific, antitropical.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Sunrise perch 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 Sunrise perch is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sunrise perch 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 schlegelii | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Caprodon affinis | Tanaka | 1924 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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