Goldspotted grenadier anchovy
📖 Overview
A coastal and estuarine species, occurring in fully saline water, but also able to tolerate lowered salinities, perhaps almost fresh water. Feeds on copepods, prawn and fish larvae, various unidentified crustaceans and cypris, also stomatopod larvae, mysids, polychaete larvae, isopods and Sagitta. The breeding season is perhaps extended; probably entering estuaries to breed (larvae about 5 km up Burhabalang estuary, Orissa, India in May and June). Utilized as a food fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 80. Body tapering, belly rounded before pelvic fins, with 5 or 6 (rarely 4) + 7 to 9 = 12 to 15 keeled scutes from just behind pectoral fin base to anus. Maxilla short. Pectoral fin with 6 long filaments and 9 to 11 (rarely 8) branched fin rays. Flanks and belly with golden or pearly spots (light organs) in rows below scales, also along isthmus, edge of lower jaw, on cheek and gill cover.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldspotted grenadier anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Goldspotted grenadier anchovy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Breeding season is perhaps extended. Spawn in school .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 24°N - 9°S, 70°E - 118°E Central Pacific: Thailand to Java, presumably also Kalimantan).
🌿 Ecology
copepods, prawn and fish larvae, various unidentified crustaceans and cypris, also stomatopod larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Goldspotted grenadier anchovy 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 | 17.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 306 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Goldspotted grenadier anchovy has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coilia quadrifilis | Günther | 1868 | Synonym |
| Demicoilia margaritifera | Jordan & Seale | 1926 | Synonym |
| Democoilia margaratifera | Jordan & Seale | 1926 | Synonym |
| Leptonurus chrysostigma | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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