Hawaiian morwong
📖 Overview
An uncommon species found in seaward reefs . Benthic . Feeds on a wide variety of small invertebrate animals such as crabs, shrimps and other crustaceans, polychaete worms, mollusks, heart urchins and foraminiferans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hawaiian morwong is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hawaiian morwong is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 66 m , usually 18 - ? m . Temperate Pacific Ocean: New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island, Kermadec Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
a wide variety of small invertebrate animals such as crabs, shrimps and other crustaceans, polychaet
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Goniistius Vittatus 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 | 19.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 358 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Hawaiian morwong has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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