Purple reeffish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in steep outer slopes and deeper patch reefs . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Adults gray brown dorsally, often shading white ventrally, with purple- blue markings, many as vertical lines; upper edge of eye bright purple-blue; juveniles blue .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Purple reeffish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 15 - 116 m , usually 15 - 30 m . Tropical; 35°N - 23°S, 100°W - 34°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Purple reeffish 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 | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 142 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Purple reeffish 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 | Purple Chromis · Purple reeffish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Castanyoleta morada |
| 🌍CES | sapín Scottův |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola violetta |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-roxa · castanheta-roxa |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Azulejo de Canto · Castañuela de Scott · castañeta púrpura · cromis púrpura |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Purple reeffish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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