Highfin coralfish
📖 Overview
A poorly known species . Found in inshore reefs in mixed algae and coral habitats and coastal drop-offs . Uncommon . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 33; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highfin coralfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Form pairs during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m . Tropical West Pacific: Andaman Sea and Sumatra, Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, north to southern Japan, south to northwest Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Highfin coralfish 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 109 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Highfin coralfish 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 | High-fin Butterflyfish · High-fin Coral Fish · High-finned Coralfish · Highfin coralfish |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Højfinnet fanefisk |
| 🇫🇷French | Coradion à grandes nageoires |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Takigenrokudai · タキゲンロクダイ |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Bướm vây cao |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大斑馬 · 褐帶少女魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coradion altivelus | McCulloch | 1916 | Synonym |
| Coradion fulvocinctus | Tanaka | 1918 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Highfin coralfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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