Spotted sicklefish
📖 Overview
Occurs in various inshore habitats: sand or mud bottoms, reefs, estuaries and harbors . Found near coral and rock reefs at temperatures ranging from 26° to 29°C. Feeds on invertebrates and benthic fishes . Generally marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. Color generally silvery with greenish tinge above. Pectoral fins long and pointed. Similar to D. longimana but differs in having 4 - 11 vertical gray spots on the upper half of the sides, and generally 8 dorsal spines (against none (spots) and generally 9 spines in D. longimana).: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted sicklefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated; amphidromous ; depth range 10 - 49 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 26°S, 32°E - 160°W West Pacific: temperate and tropical waters from India to northern Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and benthic fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Spotted sicklefish 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 | 19.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 162 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Spotted sicklefish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodon punctatus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Drepanichthys punctatus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Harpochirus punctatus | Linneaus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Harpochris punctatus | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 46 records indexed .
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