Ornate ponyfish
📖 Overview
Found in coastal waters. Stays near the substrate and feeds on fish, crustaceans, chaetognaths, nematodes, bivalves, and gastropods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ornate ponyfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate ponyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 50 m . Tropical; 36°N - 31°S, 30°E - 169°E West Pacific: Durban, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fish, crustaceans, chaetognaths, nematodes, bivalves, and gastropods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Ornate ponyfish 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
Detailed nutritional data for Ornate ponyfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Ornate ponyfish 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)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | ornate ponyfish |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 粗紋馬鰏 · 花令仔 · 金錢仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equula lineolata | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Leiognathus lineolatus | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Photoplagios lineolatus | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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