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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Frontilabrus caeruleus Randall & Condé, 1989
Max Length
9.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

The specimen was reared from May 3, 1985 to July 22, 1986 in an aquarium at the Musée de Zoologie de l'Université de la Ville de Nancy.

Scientific Name
Frontilabrus caeruleus
Authority
Randall & Condé, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Frontilabrus
Frontilabrus
Species
aquarium
Frontilabrus caeruleus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
9.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Condé, 1989

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Frontilabrus Caeruleus 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

Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium 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

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

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