Zebra fish
📖 Overview
Zebra fish (Girella zebra), first described by Richardson, 1846 is a medium-sized fish in the family Kyphosidae (order Centrarchiformes). Adults typically reach 34.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Kyphosidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Zebra fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zebra fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Subtropical South Wales and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Zebra fish 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 | 19.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 139 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Zebra fish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Stripey Bream · Zebrafish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Girelle zebra |
| 🌍CES | tloušťovka zebrovitá |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Zebraopaløje |
| 🇩🇪German | Zebranagebarsch · Zebraruderbarsch · Zebrasteuerbarsch |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ゼブラフィッシュ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Girela-zebra |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Полосатая гирелла |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chopa cebra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crenidens zebra | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
| Girellichthys zebra | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
| Melambaphes guentheri | Gull | 1863 | Synonym |
| Melambaphes zebra | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .
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