Jordan's tuskfish
📖 Overview
Adults are usually found on substrata of sand, rubble, or small coral heads near reefs . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. A large pale spot situated below posterior end of dorsal-fin base, bordered anteriorly by a broad dark band tapering anteroventrally toward pectoral-fin base (band extending as dusky segment around ventral and posterior side of pale spot). Dorsal edge of caudal fin dark in adults. (Ref 9823): fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jordan's tuskfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 30 m , usually 20 - 30 m . Tropical south to Western Australia and the Great Barrier Reef and east to Samoa and Tonga (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Jordan's 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 | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 155 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Jordan's tuskfish 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 | Blackwedge Tuskfish · Dagger Tuskfish · Jordan's Wrasse · Jordan's tuskfish |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun Jordanův |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurakakebera · クラカケベラ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-dentuço-de-Jordan |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 乔氏猪齿鱼 · 喬氏寒鯛 · 喬氏豬齒魚 · 四齒仔 · 石老 · 簾仔 · 西齒 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choerops jordani | Snyder | 1908 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Jordan's tuskfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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