Yellow Irish lord
📖 Overview
Yellow Irish lord (Hemilepidotus jordani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemilepidotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 65 cm. It occurs at depths between 257 and 604 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food, valued as a sport fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow Irish lord is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow Irish lord is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 257 - 604 m . Boreal; 66°N - 54°N, 154°E - 134°W North Pacific: northern Kuril Islands and Kamchatka, Russia to the Anadyr Gulf and Sitka, Alaska.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellow Irish lord 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 | 16.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 356 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellow Irish lord has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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