Striped large-eye bream
📖 Overview
Inhabits subtidal reef flats, lagoons, and seaward reefs . May be solitary or in groups . Sometimes forms aggregations of about a hundred or more individuals. Feeds at night on benthic invertebrates like crabs and gastropods, occasionally on small fish. Usually marketed fresh. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped large-eye bream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 30 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S, 31°E - 134°W East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands (excluding the Hawaiian Islands), north to Japan, south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Striped large-eye bream 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) | 132 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Striped large-eye bream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentex lycogenis | Bennett | 1831 | Synonym |
| Gnathodentex aurilineatus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Gnathodentex aurolinaetus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Gnathodentex aurolineatus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Gnathodentex oculomaculatus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Gnathodentex ocumaculatus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Sparus aureolineatus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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