Azurio tuskfish
📖 Overview
Adults are found near shore in rock bottom . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . In Hong Kong live fish markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Body anterior to wedge in adults somewhat dusky, paler posteriorly. Body with an anteroventrally angled narrow dusky wedge extending from base of tenth or eleventh dorsal-fin spine to posterior side of pectoral-fin base. Scales on subopercle reaching to or nearly to below anterior extent of ventral preopercular edge; predorsal scales reaching nearly to above posterior extent of orbit on dorsal midline of head (somewhat short of this in very large specimens). Juveniles somewhat mottled, but with a faint indication of above pattern and an ocellated dark spot posteriorly on dorsal fin.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Azurio tuskfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Azurio tuskfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated, usually 8 - 50 m . Subtropical; 23°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Azurio tuskfish 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 | 18.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 164 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Azurio tuskfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Azurio Tuskfish · Scarbreast Tuskfin |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun azurový |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ira · イラ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 호박돔 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-dentuço-de-Azurio |
| 🌍VIE | Ca Bang Chai Van Check |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | Lán Zhu Chi Yú · 四齒仔 · 寒鯛 · 石老 · 簾仔 · 藍豬齒魚 · 西齒 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choerodon azuris | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
| Choerops azurio | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus stejnegeri | Ishikawa | 1904 | Synonym |
| Labrus japonicus | Valenciennes | 1839 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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