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🌊 Marine 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Giganthias Immaculatus

Giganthias immaculatus Katayama, 1954
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
1.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Giganthias Immaculatus (Giganthias immaculatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Giganthias immaculatus
Authority
Katayama, 1954
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Giganthias
Giganthias
Species
Giganthias Immaculatus
Giganthias immaculatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Giganthias Immaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Giganthias Immaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Giganthias Immaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Giganthias Immaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Temperate Northwest Pacific: collected from the Izu and Ryukyu Islands and Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02512 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
42cm
Max Weight
1,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Katayama, 1954

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Giganthias Immaculatus 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 Giganthias Immaculatus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Giganthias Immaculatus 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

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