King demoiselle
📖 Overview
Adults are found in 1-6 m and in coastal to outer reef crests to depths of about 20 m . They occur solitarily or in groups in reef margins and upper seaward slopes subject to mild surge . Feed mainly on algae. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for King demoiselle 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 1 - 20 m . Tropical; 34°N - 23°S West Pacific: Ryukyu Is.
🌿 Ecology
algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"King demoiselle 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) | 151 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for King demoiselle 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 | King Damselfish · King Demoiselle · Pink Damsel · Pink Demoiselle · pink damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la rei |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Remonsuzumedai · レモンスズメダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-rei |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 厚殼仔 · 國王雀鯛 · 橙黃金翅雀鯛 · 檸檬雀鯛 · 藍頭雀 · 雷克斯刻齒雀鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf rex | Snyder | 1909 | Synonym |
| Glyphididontops rex | Snyder | 1909 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodontops rex | Snyder | 1909 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect King demoiselle.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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