Eastern talma
📖 Overview
Found on rocky reefs . Usually in pairs. Feed on algae and small invertebrates . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eastern talma is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern talma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eastern talma is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range ? - 70 m . Temperate West Pacific: endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
algae and small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Eastern talma 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 | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 301 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Eastern talma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon truncatus | Kner | 1859 | Synonym |
| Chelmo trochilus | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
| Chelmo truncatus | Kner | 1859 | Synonym |
| Chelmonops trochilus | Günther | 1874 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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