📖 Overview
Found in shallow estuaries and lagoons (juveniles) and along slopes, deep lagoons for adults, usually in large schools . At about 25 cm TL the body form changes from a long, round, caudal fin to the adult form, being a truncate fin (T. Turner, pers. comm., 2002).
Scientific Name
Diagramma labiosum
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diagramma Labiosum is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus
🥚 Reproduction
🐣 Oviparous
📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Subtropical West Pacific: range from northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
🌿 Brackish
🪸 Reef Associated
🐠 Schooling
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.01905 × L2.95
(TL)
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
61.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Described By
Macleay, 1883
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Diagramma Labiosum 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 |
18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) |
201 mg
|
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Diagramma Labiosum 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
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g
- Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg
📊 Population Dynamics
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Region |
Index |
Notes |
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