Bluestriped angelfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal rocky and coral reefs . Solitary species. Feeds on sponges and tunicates. Rarely exported through the aquarium trade .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluestriped angelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 15 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
sponges and tunicates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Bluestriped angelfish 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 | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 93 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Bluestriped angelfish 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 | Blue-striped Angelfish · Bluelined Angelfish · Bluestriped Angelfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix àngel de línies neó |
| 🌍CES | pomec modropásý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Blåstribet Kejserfisk |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce angelo foderato fluorescente |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kinchakudai · キンチャクダイ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 청줄돔 |
| 🌍MSA | Taring pelandok |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-anjo-de-linhas-azuis |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Голубополосый хетодонтопл · щетинозуб десятиполосый |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Ángel de líneas azules |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Bướm 7 sọc |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 藍帶神仙 · 藍帶荷包魚 · 金蝴蝶 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holacanthus ronin | Jordan & Fowler | 1902 | Synonym |
| Holacanthus septentrionalis | Temminck & Schlegel | 1844 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bluestriped angelfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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