Onespot wormfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal sand slopes, subject to strong currents . Found over open sandy areas, sometimes with sparse plant growth. Solitary. Feeds on small benthic and pelagic crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 21 - 22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 39 - 42; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 38 - 43. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Onespot wormfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Onespot wormfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Onespot wormfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m , usually 6 - 20 m . Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 30°N - 24°S East Africa to Marquesan and Society islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic and pelagic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Onespot wormfish 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 89 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Onespot wormfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnelichthys monostigma | Smith | 1958 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .
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