Peruvian weakfish
📖 Overview
Common species found in coastal waters . Juveniles enter estuaries and shallow bays . Feeds mainly on shrimps and fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peruvian weakfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Peruvian weakfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - ? m . Subtropical; 3°S - 8°S, 82°W - 78°W
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Peruvian weakfish 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 | 18.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 376 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Peruvian weakfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Peruvian Weakfish |
| 🌍CES | smuha chilská |
| 🇫🇷French | Acoupa du Pérou |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Corvina-peruana |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Качема · Перуанский судачий горбыль |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Ayangue · Cachema · Corvina |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otolithus analis | Jenyns | 1842 | Synonym |
| Otolithus peruanus | Tschudi | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .
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