Dorab wolf-herring
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore, including brackish waters , from the shore to a depth of about 120 m . In Australia, it was reported in water temperatures of 26.0-29.0 °C . It feeds mainly on small fish and crustaceans . Voracious predators of small schooling fishes, e.g. herrings and anchovies . Marketed fresh, frozen or dried and salted.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 29 - 36. Diagnosis: The slightly shorter pectoral fin, 11-13% of standard length, and the black marking of the upper part of the dorsal fin are the only satisfactory characters separating this species from Chirocentrus nudus; there is also some black on the anterior part of the anal fin . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dorab wolf-herring is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 120 m . Tropical; 35°N - 20°S, 40°E - 156°E East Africa to the Solomon Islands, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
small fish and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dorab wolf-herring 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 | 20.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 138 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Dorab wolf-herring 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 | Blackfin wolf herring · Dorab wolf herring · Dorab wolf-herring · Knife-fish · Leaping silver-bar · Ribbon-fish · Sabre fish · Silver bar · Whitefin wolf-herring · Wolf-Herring · wolf herring · Dorab |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Dorab · Haff · Sail · Samak abu sayf · Seft · Sulfak · خباط شائع · ذئب الرنكة الضراب |
| 🌍CES | dorab ostrobřichý |
| 🇫🇷French | Chirocentre dorab · Poisson-sabre · Sabre |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Okiiwashi · オキイワシ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Wolfharing |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Balira-de-Dorab |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Дораб · Зубастая сельдь · Сельдь-дораб |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Arenque lobo de la India · arencón dorab · Sabre |
| 🌍TAM | வாளை |
| 🌍THA | ปลาดาบลาวยาว |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 寶刀魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirocentris dorab | Forsskål | 1775 | Synonym |
| Chirocentrus hypselosoma | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Clupea dentex | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Clupea dorab | Forsskål | 1775 | Synonym |
| Esox chirocentrus | Lacepède | 1803 | Synonym |
| Neosudis vorax | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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