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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Sôhachi

Cleisthenes pinetorum Jordan & Starks, 1904
Max Length
47 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Lifespan
15 yrs
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
50–200 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Typical Length
31 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sôhachi (Cleisthenes pinetorum), first described by Jordan & Starks, 1904 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 47.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.200 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 15 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 200 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish.

Scientific Name
Cleisthenes pinetorum
Authority
Jordan & Starks, 1904
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
47 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Depth Range
50–200 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
64.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cleisthenes
Cleisthenes
Species
Sôhachi
Cleisthenes pinetorum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sôhachi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sôhachi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
24.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 200 m . Temperate; 24°N - 44°N, 119°E - 141°E Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3
Food Items

crabs (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
47cm
Max Weight
1,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
64.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan & Starks, 1904

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Cleisthenes Pinetorum is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 17 g
Omega-3 (total) 340 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Sôhachi has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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